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Rhode Island General Laws Title 12. Criminal Procedure § 12-12-18. Period of limitations extended by theft, loss or destruction of indictment or information

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If any indictment found or information filed within the time limited in and by this chapter shall be stolen, lost, or destroyed before a judgment shall have been rendered, a new indictment may be found or information filed for the same offense at any time within one year after the theft, loss or destruction of the original indictment or information.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 12. Criminal Procedure § 12-12-18. Period of limitations extended by theft, loss or destruction of indictment or information - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-12-criminal-procedure/ri-gen-laws-sect-12-12-18/

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