§ 12-28-2. Legislative purpose.
In recognition of the responsibility of the community to the victims of crime, the general assembly declares its intent to ensure:
(1) That all crime victims are treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity at all phases of the criminal justice process;
(2) That whenever possible they receive financial compensation for their injury or loss from the perpetrator of the crime; and
(3) That the full impact of the crime upon the victim is brought to the attention of the court.
History of Section.P.L. 1983, ch. 265, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-28 - Victim’s Rights
Section 12-28-1. - Short title.
Section 12-28-2. - Legislative purpose.
Section 12-28-3. - General rights.
Section 12-28-4. - Right to address court prior to sentencing.
Section 12-28-4.1. - Right to address court regarding plea negotiation.
Section 12-28-4.2. - Representative of incapacitated victim.
Section 12-28-4.3. - Pretrial conferences — Misdemeanors in district court.
Section 12-28-5. - Civil judgment against defendant.
Section 12-28-5.1. - Restitution.
Section 12-28-6. - Right to address parole board.
Section 12-28-7. - Noncompliance not affecting validity of conviction, sentence, or parole.
Section 12-28-8. - Child victims.
Section 12-28-9. - Victims’ services unit.
Section 12-28-10. - Victims of domestic abuse — Employment discrimination.
Section 12-28-11. - Notification to immediate family members of homicide victims.