Rhode Island § 12-20-8 - Costs
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§ 12-20-8. Costs
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-20-8
§ 12-20-8. Payment of costs where defendant committed to correctional institutions.
The costs of prosecution and conviction of persons imprisoned in the adult correctional institutions shall be paid by the state, and the payment of those costs shall form no part of the sentence of convicts. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to prevent the imposition of costs provided for in chapter 25 of this title. The cost of commitment shall be paid by the state except as otherwise provided by the general laws; provided, that persons imprisoned in the adult correctional institutions shall be responsible for any assessments made pursuant to § 23-1-3.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 285, § 58; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 58; G.L. 1909, ch. 354, § 52; P.L.
1915, ch. 1261, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 407, § 52; G.L. 1938, ch. 625, § 52; impl. am.
P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 12-20-8; P.L. 1980, ch. 116, § 3; P.L. 1987,
ch. 589, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 94, § 3.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-20-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-20-8 cover?
Section 12-20-8 ("Costs") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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Sources & Verification
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