§ 12-23-6. Advisory committees — Hearings — General powers.
The commission may appoint advisory committees of judges, lawyers, or lay persons to consider and report upon special subjects within the scope of the study and survey, and may hold hearings and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers and generally shall have any authority and power that may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1927, ch. 950, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 14, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 12-23-6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-23 - Criminal Law Advisory Commission
Section 12-23-1. - Commission created — Composition.
Section 12-23-2. - Appointment and terms of members — Vacancies.
Section 12-23-3. - Organization meeting — Chairperson.
Section 12-23-4. - Studies and surveys.
Section 12-23-5. - Cooperation of public officers — Visitation and inspection powers.
Section 12-23-6. - Advisory committees — Hearings — General powers.