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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-33-1. Legislative intent
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(a) The general assembly finds that innocent persons who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes through no fault of their own have been uniquely victimized, and are deserving of consideration and remuneration for this miscarriage of justice. (b) For the purposes of this chapter…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-33-2. Statement of claim for compensation
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(a) In order to present an actionable claim pursuant to this chapter, the claimant must establish by documentary evidence that: (1) Claimant has been convicted of one or more crimes and, as a result of the conviction, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment and has served all or …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-33-3. Presentation of claim
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All claims of wrongful conviction and imprisonment under this chapter shall be presented to and heard by the presiding justice of the superior court.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-33-4. Judgment and award
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(a) In order to obtain a judgment in their favor, the claimant must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that: (1) Claimant was convicted of one or more crimes, and subsequently sentenced to a term of imprisonment for more than one year, and has served all or any part of the …
