17 chapters · 108 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 13-8.2-1. Certificate of recovery & re-entry established — Findings of the general assembly and purposes
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There is hereby established a certificate of recovery & re-entry for individuals that are convicted of a crime in which their legal status and ability to seek and maintain employment changes forever. A criminal record may prohibit individuals from successfully obtaining jobs, occ…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 13-8.2-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter the following words and terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Board” means the parole board within the Rhode Island department of corrections, established pursuant to the provisions of § 13-8-1. (2) “Department” means the department of corrections.…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 13-8.2-3. Rules of construction
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For the purposes of this chapter the following rules of construction, facts and circumstances shall apply: (1) Two (2) or more convictions of felonies charged in separate counts of one indictment or information shall be deemed to be one conviction; (2) Two (2) or more convictions…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 13-8.2-4. Procedure for issuance of certificate
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The board shall have the following procedures for certificate of recovery & re-entry hearings: (1) To hear petitions from individuals seeking an order granting the issuance of a certificate of recovery & re-entry. (2) To establish the minimum period of recovery & re-entry for ind…