§ 10-1-9. Proceedings after conviction in criminal proceedings.
In case the existence of a nuisance, as defined in §§ 11-30-1 and 11-30-2, is established in criminal proceedings, the attorney general may proceed under this chapter to enforce the provisions and penalties of this chapter, and the finding of the defendant guilty in such criminal proceedings, unless reversed or set aside, shall be conclusive evidence as against the defendant as to the existence of a nuisance in proceedings under this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1925, ch. 672, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 598, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 10-1-9; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 79.
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.