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The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed and shall be held to be in addition to, and not in substitution for or a limitation of, the provisions of any other law. If any provision or part of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstances is held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the remainder of the chapter and the application of the provisions to any other persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid shall not be affected.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 12. Criminal Procedure § 12-1.5-18. Interpretation and severability - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-12-criminal-procedure/ri-gen-laws-sect-12-1-5-18/
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