Chapter

Trial

R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-1— Trial in superior court only on indictment, information, or appeal — Venue
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-2— “Not guilty” plea inferred
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-3— Waiver of jury trial — Special findings and rulings
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-4— Repealed
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-5— Continuance of trial to conclusion after opening to jury
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-6— Control and disposition of property used as evidence
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-7— Release of property held as evidence after escape of defendant
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-8— Compulsory process for defense witnesses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-9— Defendant as witness
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-10— Defendant’s spouse as witness
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-10.1— Spouse as witness in domestic or child abuse actions
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-11— Commitment of witness on presumption of perjury
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-12— Detention of evidence as to perjury
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-13— Jury ordered not to separate
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-14— Conviction of lesser-included offense or attempt
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-15— Compelling evidence in criminal proceedings — Immunity
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-16— Defendant’s right of discovery
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-17— Restrictions on the defense of provocation
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-18— Restrictions on the defense of diminished capacity
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-17-19— Restrictions on the defense of self-defense