§ 10-9.1-4. Application — Contents.
The application shall identify the proceedings in which the applicant was convicted, give the date of the entry of the judgment and sentence complained of, specifically set forth the grounds upon which the application is based, and clearly state the relief desired. Facts within the personal knowledge of the applicant shall be set forth separately from other allegations of facts and shall be verified as provided in § 10-9.1-3. Affidavits, records, or other evidence supporting its allegations shall be attached to the application or the application shall recite why they are not attached. The application shall identify all previous proceedings, together with the grounds therein asserted, taken by the applicant to secure relief from his or her conviction or sentence. Argument, citations, and discussion of authorities are unnecessary.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 220, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-9.1 - Post Conviction Remedy
Section 10-9.1-1. - Remedy — To whom available — Conditions.
Section 10-9.1-2. - Court in which brought — Appeal of district court denial.
Section 10-9.1-3. - Commencement of proceedings — Verification — Filing — Service.
Section 10-9.1-4. - Application — Contents.
Section 10-9.1-5. - Representation for indigent applicants.
Section 10-9.1-6. - Pleadings and judgment on pleadings.
Section 10-9.1-7. - Procedure — Evidence — Order.
Section 10-9.1-8. - Waiver of or failure to assert claims.
Section 10-9.1-10. - Innocence protection — Definitions.
Section 10-9.1-11. - Innocence protection — Mandatory preservation of biological evidence.
Section 10-9.1-12. - Innocence protection — DNA testing of evidence.