Rhode Island General Laws Title 10. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure in Particular Actions § 10-1-9. Proceedings after conviction in criminal proceedings

In case the existence of a nuisance, as defined in §§ 11-30-1 and 11-30-2, is established in criminal proceedings, the attorney general may proceed under this chapter to enforce the provisions and penalties of this chapter, and the finding of the defendant guilty in such criminal proceedings, unless reversed or set aside, shall be conclusive evidence as against the defendant as to the existence of a nuisance in proceedings under this chapter.