No person shall be charged under § 11-37-3.1 unless and until the police department investigating the incident obtains from the victim a signed complaint against the person alleging a violation of § 11-37-3.1.
Necessity of complaint from victim
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37-3.2., under Chapter 11-37 Sexual Assault.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37-3.2.