§ 12-22-14. Refund of fine and costs.
The superior court, in any criminal case appealed to that court in which the defendant paid his or her fine and costs in the lower court, may, upon application made within three (3) years after a finding of not guilty or the deferring or suspension of sentence, order the amount of the fine and costs to be refunded to the defendant, and in that case the clerk of the superior court shall submit a properly authenticated voucher to the state controller who is authorized and directed to draw his or her order upon the general treasurer for the payment of that sum. The general assembly shall annually appropriate any sum that it shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 128, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-22 - Appeals in Criminal Cases
Section 12-22-1. - Right to appeal from district to superior court.
Section 12-22-1.1. - Review by supreme court — Violations.
Section 12-22-2. - Notation as to time of claiming appeal — Transmission of claim.
Section 12-22-3. - Fixing recognizance required for discharge pending appeal.
Section 12-22-4. - Giving of recognizance for discharge pending appeal.
Section 12-22-5. - Commitment pending appeal — Discharge on payment of fine and costs by labor.
Section 12-22-7. - Assignment day in superior court — Trial by attorney general.
Section 12-22-8. - Admission of guilt before appellate court.
Section 12-22-9. - Appeals from courts having jurisdiction of ordinance violations.
Section 12-22-11. - Failure to prosecute constitutional objection.
Section 12-22-12. - Additional bail on motion for new trial or appeal.