§ 12-27-7. Hearing in answered case.
If an appearance is entered and an answer filed, the court shall order the proceedings set on the calendar for a prompt hearing, which in the event a temporary restraining order has been issued, shall occur within the time limit specifically set forth in § 12-27-4. The court shall conduct the hearing in accordance with the rules of civil procedure applicable to the trial of cases by the court without a jury. At the hearing, the court shall receive evidence, pertaining to the obscenity involved, as the term “obscene” is defined in § 11-31-1.
History of Section.P.L. 1963, ch. 68, § 1; P.L. 1966, ch. 257, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 11-31.1-7; P.L. 1981, ch. 300, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-27 - Adjudication of Obscene Publications
Section 12-27-1. - Authority of attorney general.
Section 12-27-2. - Contents of petition.
Section 12-27-3. - Court examination — Order of notice.
Section 12-27-4. - Restraining order.
Section 12-27-5. - Parties to hearing.
Section 12-27-6. - Unanswered cases.
Section 12-27-7. - Hearing in answered case.
Section 12-27-8. - Written decision of court.
Section 12-27-9. - Decree in answered case — Automatic vacation of restraining order.