Rhode Island § 12-23-5 - Criminal Law Advisory Commission
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§ 12-23-5. Criminal Law Advisory Commission
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-23-5
§ 12-23-5. Cooperation of public officers — Visitation and inspection powers.
It shall be the duty of all officers of the state and of any city or town directly or indirectly connected with the administration of the criminal law to cooperate with the commission in the study and survey authorized by this chapter, and those officers shall furnish the commission upon request all records, data, and other information at their disposal relating to matters under consideration by the commission. Members of the commission may at any time visit and inspect the institutions and places in the state where criminals are confined and may interview the officers in charge of those institutions.
History of Section.
P.L. 1927, ch. 950, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 14, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 12-23-5.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-23-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-23-5 cover?
Section 12-23-5 ("Criminal Law Advisory Commission") 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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