§ 3-12-17. Correction of defects in proceedings.
Any defects of form in any action, complaint and warrant, indictment, information, or other proceeding against any person for a violation of this title, may be amended by the court before whom the action, complaint and warrant, indictment, information, or other proceeding is originally brought.
History of Section.P.L. 1933, ch. 2013, § 74; G.L. 1938, ch. 170, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 3-12-17.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 3-12 - Enforcement of Title
Section 3-12-2. - Special constables not authorized to serve civil process.
Section 3-12-3. - Entry on licensed premises — Arrest without warrant — Evidence of unlawful sales.
Section 3-12-4. - Search warrants.
Section 3-12-5 - — 3-12-8. Repealed.
Section 3-12-9. - Forfeiture of goods held for unlawful sale.
Section 3-12-10. - Return of goods when forfeiture not adjudged.
Section 3-12-11. - Sentence of forfeiture — Appeal.
Section 3-12-12. - Destruction of forfeited beverages.
Section 3-12-13. - Disposition of forfeited beverages to institutions.
Section 3-12-14. - Disposition of forfeited vessels.
Section 3-12-15. - Fees in forfeiture proceedings.
Section 3-12-16. - Allegations in criminal proceedings.
Section 3-12-17. - Correction of defects in proceedings.
Section 3-12-18. - Negative allegations — Lawful sale as defense.
Section 3-12-19. - Officers not liable for costs.
Section 3-12-20. - Appeal from convictions.
Section 3-12-21. - Recognizance of witnesses on appeal.
Section 3-12-22. - Complainant’s attorney — Prosecution by attorney general.
Section 3-12-23. - Notice of conviction to department and local authorities.