Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 12-29.1 – Elderly Violence Prevention Act


§ 12-29.1-1	Short title
§ 12-29.1-2	Legislative purpose
§ 12-29.1-3	Definitions
§ 12-29.1-4	Law enforcement officers – Duties and immunity
§ 12-29.1-5	Restrictions upon and duties of court
§ 12-29.1-6	Speedy trial

Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
Elderly person: means any person over the age of sixty (60) years. See Rhode Island General Laws 12-29.1-3
person: extends to and includes co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Victim: means any elderly person who has been subjected to a crime of violence. See Rhode Island General Laws 12-29.1-3