Rhode Island General Laws 9-17-6. Tender of fees to certain witnesses not required
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A witness summoned in behalf of the state or, in a criminal proceeding, in behalf of a defendant who the court finds is financially unable to pay witness fees shall have no right to have his or her fees paid or tendered to him or her before he or she shall be bound to obey the summons.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 363; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 537, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-6; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 6.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-17-6
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.