§ 12-16-12. Uniformity of construction.
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of the states which enact it.
History of Section.P.L. 1936, ch. 2382, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 626, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 12-16-12.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-16 - Attendance of Witnesses from Without State
Section 12-16-1. - Short title.
Section 12-16-2. - Definitions.
Section 12-16-3. - Certification by foreign judge as to witness from this state.
Section 12-16-4. - Issuance of summons to appear in another state.
Section 12-16-5. - Taking into custody and delivery of witness.
Section 12-16-6. - Punishment for disobedience of summons.
Section 12-16-7. - Certificate to summon witness from another state.
Section 12-16-8. - Receiving custody of witness from another state.
Section 12-16-9. - Fees tendered — Duration of attendance required — Failure to testify.
Section 12-16-10. - Exemption from process of witnesses entering state.
Section 12-16-11. - Exemption from process of witnesses passing through state.