§ 8-6-4. Rules of criminal procedure.
The rules of criminal procedure of the superior court and the district court, which are to go into effect on September 1, 1972, shall govern practice and procedure in criminal proceedings in those courts and before justices of the peace and bail commissioners and shall remain and continue in force and effect until revised, amended, repealed, or superseded by rules adopted in accordance with the authority granted to those courts.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-6 - General Powers of Supreme and Superior Courts
Section 8-6-1. - Judgments, decrees, and orders — Writs and process — Punishment of contempt.
Section 8-6-2. - Rules of practice and procedure.
Section 8-6-3. - Filing and publication of rules.
Section 8-6-4. - Rules of criminal procedure.
Section 8-6-5. - Arbitration of civil actions.
Section 8-6-6. - Filing and publication of rules and regulations.