Any individual who alleges a violation of this chapter, other than § 31-21.2-6, may file a civil action for damages and any appropriate and equitable relief in Superior Court. The court may allow a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorneys’ fees as part of the costs.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-21.2-4
Enforcement
Known as the Racial Profiling Prevention Act
The act spans §§ 31-21.2-1 to 31-21.2-8 (8 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Estrada v. Rhode Island (2010)
Most recently applied in Estrada v. Rhode Island (February 2010)
P.L. 2004, ch. 331, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 356, § 1.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.