Period of limitations extended by theft, loss or destruction of indictment or information

R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-12-18., under Chapter 12-12 Indictments, Informations and Complaints.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-12-18.

If any indictment found or information filed within the time limited in and by this chapter shall be stolen, lost, or destroyed before a judgment shall have been rendered, a new indictment may be found or information filed for the same offense at any time within one year after the theft, loss or destruction of the original indictment or information.