§ 12-4-5. Exemption from recognizance — Domestic abuse.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no requirement shall be made of any complainant to enter into a recognizance of any sum to prosecute a complaint for domestic assault.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 156; G.L. 1909, ch. 281, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 331, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 501, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 12-4-5; P.L. 1977, ch. 259, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 23.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-4 - Recognizance to Keep the Peace
Section 12-4-1. - Examination on complaint of threat to commit offense.
Section 12-4-2. - Warrant to apprehend accused.
Section 12-4-3. - Inquiry into truth of complaint — Sentence to enter recognizance.
Section 12-4-4. - Discharge of accused — Commitment on failure to give recognizance.
Section 12-4-5. - Exemption from recognizance — Domestic abuse.
Section 12-4-6. - Discharge on failure to find complaint supported by evidence — Costs.