23 chapters · 356 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9.1-4. Application — Contents
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The application shall identify the proceedings in which the applicant was convicted, give the date of the entry of the judgment and sentence complained of, specifically set forth the grounds upon which the application is based, and clearly state the relief desired. Facts within t…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9.1-5. Representation for indigent applicants
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An applicant who is indigent shall be entitled to be represented by the public defender. If the public defender is excused from representing the applicant because of a conflict of interest or is otherwise unable to provide representation, the court shall assign counsel to represe…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9.1-6. Pleadings and judgment on pleadings
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(a) Within twenty (20) days after receiving notice of the docketing of the application, or within any further time the court may fix, the attorney general shall respond by answer or by motion which may be supported by affidavits. At any time prior to entry of judgment the court m…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9.1-7. Procedure — Evidence — Order
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A record of the proceedings shall be made and preserved. All rules and statutes applicable in civil proceedings shall apply except that pretrial discovery proceedings shall be available only upon order of the court. The court may receive proof by affidavits, depositions, oral tes…