In each and every criminal prosecution the original and duplicate of all complaints, warrants, informations, and/or indictments shall be filed with the appropriate court.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-12-20
Original and duplicates of charges to be filed
P.L. 1970, ch. 262, § 1; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 19; P.L. 1974, ch. 118, § 11.
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