§ 31-40-3. Transcript or abstract of conviction record.
The administrator of the division of motor vehicles shall certify three (3) transcripts or abstracts of the conviction record as maintained in the office of the division of motor vehicles of any person whose record brings him or her within the definition of an habitual offender, as defined in § 31-40-2, to the attorney general. The transcript or abstract shall be prima facie evidence that the person named in it was duly convicted or found delinquent or wayward in the case of a juvenile, by the court wherein the conviction or finding was made, of each offense shown by the transcript or abstract. If the person shall deny any of the facts as stated in it, he or she shall have the burden of proving that the fact is untrue.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 77, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 31-40 - Habitual Offenders
Section 31-40-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 31-40-2. - “Habitual offender” defined.
Section 31-40-3. - Transcript or abstract of conviction record.
Section 31-40-4. - Complaint to be filed by attorney general.
Section 31-40-5. - Show cause order — Service — Procedure where conviction denied.
Section 31-40-6. - Order of court.
Section 31-40-7. - Period during which habitual offender not to be licensed.
Section 31-40-9. - Restoration of privilege of operating motor vehicle.
Section 31-40-11. - Construction of chapter.
Section 31-40-12. - Authority of administrator of the division of motor vehicles.