Rhode Island § 12-9-29 - Extradition
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 12-9-29 — Extradition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-9-29. Extradition
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-9-29
§ 12-9-29. Immunity from civil process arising out of occurrence for which extradited.
A person brought into this state by, or after waiver of, extradition based on a criminal charge shall not be subject to service of personal process in civil actions arising out of the same facts as the criminal proceedings to answer which he or she is being or has been returned, until he or she has been convicted in the criminal proceeding, or, if acquitted, until he or she has had reasonable opportunity to return to the state from which he or she was extradited.
History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1890, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 12-9-29.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-9-29
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-9-29 cover?
Section 12-9-29 ("Extradition") 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 § 12-9-29?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 12-9-29 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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