Rhode Island § 12-21-26 - Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
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§ 12-21-26. Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-21-26
§ 12-21-26. Notice of complaint or information.
Notice of complaint or information shall be issued by the court to the owner, if known, otherwise notice shall be published in some newspaper published in the vicinity for a period of at least two (2) weeks, that all persons interested may appear, either in person or by attorney, at the time and place appointed in the notice for trial, and show cause, if they have any, why judgment of forfeiture should not be passed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 288, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 357, § 20; G.L. 1923, ch. 410, § 20; G.L.
1938, ch. 631, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 12-21-26.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-21-26
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-21-26 cover?
Section 12-21-26 ("Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures") 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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