Rhode Island General Laws 11-35-19. Prosecution for violations of §§ 11-35-17, 11-35-18
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The crimes described in § 11-35-17 and § 11-35-18 may be prosecuted and punished in the territorial jurisdiction in which the communication originates or is received.
History of Section.
P.L. 1965, ch. 195, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 11-35-19
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.