Rhode Island General Laws 9-19-25. Illegally seized evidence inadmissible
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In the trial of any action in any court of this state, no evidence shall be admissible where the evidence shall have been procured by, through, or in consequence of any illegal search and seizure as prohibited in § 6 of article 1 of the constitution of the state of Rhode Island.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 538, § 16; P.L. 1955, ch. 3590, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 9-19-25.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-19-25
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.