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Rhode Island General Laws Title 9. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure Generally § 9-17-15. Effect of conviction for crime

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

No person shall be deemed an incompetent witness because of his or her conviction of any crime, or sentence to imprisonment therefor; but shall be admitted to testify like any other witness, except that conviction or sentence for any crime or misdemeanor may be shown to affect his or her credibility.

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