Any person subject to this code who:

(1)  Is responsible for unnecessary delay in the disposition of any case of a person accused of an offense under this code; or

(2)  Knowingly and intentionally fails to enforce or comply with any provision of this code regulating the proceedings before, during, or after the trial of an accused;

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 30-13-98

  • 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.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 30-13-98; P.L. 1962, ch. 82, § 1.