(a)  Every person who shall commit manslaughter shall be imprisoned not exceeding thirty (30) years.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 11-23-3

(b)  Where the provisions of The Domestic Violence Prevention Act, chapter 29 of Title 12, are applicable, the penalties for violation of this section shall also include the penalties as provided in § 12-29-5.

History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 277, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 343, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 395, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 606, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 11-23-3; P.L. 1985, ch. 421, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 9.