Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-43 – Treason and Related Offenses


§ 11-43-1	Treason
§ 11-43-2	Proof required for treason
§ 11-43-3	Misprision of treason
§ 11-43-7	Unlawful exercise of functions of state office
§ 11-43-8	Venue of indictments or information and prosecutions
§ 11-43-9	Indorsement of complaints
§ 11-43-10	Arrest and commitment of persons charged

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Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
magistrate: may be construed to mean a justice, or a clerk acting as a justice, of a district court. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.