§ 12-16.1-8. Exemption from arrest and service of process.
If a witness from another state comes into or passes through this state under an order directing the witness to attend in this or another state, he or she shall not, while in this state pursuant to the order, be subject to arrest or the service of process, civil or criminal, because of any act committed prior to his or her arrival in this state under the order.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 4, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-16.1 - Uniform Rendition of Prisoners as Witnesses in Criminal Proceeding Act
Section 12-16.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 12-16.1-2. - Summoning witness in this state to testify in another state.
Section 12-16.1-3. - Court order.
Section 12-16.1-4. - Terms and conditions.
Section 12-16.1-5. - Exceptions.
Section 12-16.1-6. - Prisoner from another state summoned to testify in this state.
Section 12-16.1-7. - Compliance.
Section 12-16.1-8. - Exemption from arrest and service of process.