Rhode Island General Laws Title 13. Criminals--Correctional Institutions § 13-8.2-4. Procedure for issuance of certificate

(1) To hear petitions from individuals seeking an order granting the issuance of a certificate of recovery & re-entry.

(2) To establish the minimum period of recovery & re-entry for individuals referred to in subdivision (1) of this section, as follows:

(3) To classify criminal acts committed outside the state as acts committed within the state based on the non violent nature of the criminal acts and the maximum sentence that could have been imposed based upon such conviction pursuant to the laws of such foreign jurisdiction.

(4) To use its discretion as to the holding of an open hearing or an individual conference on any matter relevant to the granting of the application and the taking of testimony under oath.