§ 10-1-5. Evidence of reputation — Conviction of offenses against decency.
In any hearing in proceedings under this chapter, evidence of the general reputation of the place, or the conviction, whether by trial or plea, including a plea of nolo, of any person of the violation of statutes against prostitution, lewdness, or assignation committed in any such place shall be admissible for the purposes of proving the existence of the nuisance.
History of Section.P.L. 1925, ch. 672, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 598, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 10-1-5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-1 - Abatement of Nuisances
Section 10-1-1. - Action to abate nuisance — Contents.
Section 10-1-2. - Filing of action — Application for temporary injunction.
Section 10-1-3. - Temporary injunction — Enforcement.
Section 10-1-4. - Application of rules of equity.
Section 10-1-5. - Evidence of reputation — Conviction of offenses against decency.
Section 10-1-6. - Substitution of attorney general for original plaintiff — Costs against plaintiff.
Section 10-1-7. - Decree and order of abatement — Sale of property.
Section 10-1-8. - Dissolution of order to keep closed.
Section 10-1-9. - Proceedings after conviction in criminal proceedings.