Rhode Island General Laws 12-22-12. Additional bail on motion for new trial or appeal
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Whenever a person convicted of any crime shall file a motion for a new trial or notice of his or her intentions to appeal, the superior court may require the person to give additional bail.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 476; G.L. 1909, ch. 298, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 348, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 545, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 12-22-11; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 27.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 12-22-12
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.