Rhode Island § 27-8-8 - Casualty Insurance Generally
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§ 27-8-8. Casualty Insurance Generally
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-8-8
§ 27-8-8. Privilege against self-incrimination.
No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or producing any books, papers, or other documents before any court upon any investigation, proceeding, or trial for a violation of any of the provisions of § 27-8-7, upon the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of that person may tend to convict the person of a crime or subject the person to a penalty of forfeiture; but no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which that person may testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, and no given or produced testimony shall be received against that person upon any criminal investigation or proceeding.
History of Section.
P.L. 1927, ch. 1051, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 157, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 27-8-8.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 27-8-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 27-8-8 cover?
Section 27-8-8 ("Casualty Insurance Generally") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 27-8-8?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 27-8-8" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 27-8-8 apply to my situation?
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