Rhode Island General Law
Sex Offender Registry Rhode Island
The Sex Offender Community Notification Unit is releasing the following information pursuant to RI General Laws §11-37.1-1 ET SEQ., also known as the Sexual Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. These individuals are subject to community notification pursuant to RI General Laws §11-37.1-1 which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public of a sex offender’s release when the Sex Offender Board of Review determines that the release of information will enhance public safety and protection. ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
Since taking office, Attorney General Lynch has had a strong voice in the shaping of legislation in the Rhode Island General Assembly. In the past two legislative sessions, he has successfully lobbied for passage of his bills strengthening drunken-driving laws, making the discharge of a weapon on school grounds a felony, linking school attendance rates with teenagers’ driving privileges, criminalizing possession of guns with altered serial numbers, requiring Rhode Island’s school districts to implement anti-bullying policies and school-safety plans, and penalizing adults who buy alcohol for minors with a felony fine of up to $2,500 and a one-year jail sentence. ... [Read More]
GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: United States - Rhode Island
Law Library of Congress | GLIN | Century of Lawmaking | Library of Congress ... (Rhode Island General Assembly, Law Revision Office) - also available for 1998 , 1999 , and 2000 ... Roger Williams University School of Law - Library and Catalog ... [Read More]
Rhode Island DEM- Regulations Index
Link to Rhode Island General Laws ... General Permit for Discharges Associated With the Treatment of Gasoline Contaminated Groundwater (exp. 6/25/08) ... General Permit for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity (3/03) ... [Read More]
Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Rhode Island:
Late Thursday night, Governor Donald L. Carcieri signed into law the $6.35 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2006, which begins tomorrow, July 1, 2005. The Governor’s action represents the first time that the budget has been finalized on time since July, 2002. ... “I’m very happy to sign this budget plan into law,” Governor Carcieri said. “This budget includes my two top priorities: pension reform and tax relief for Rhode Island’s overburdened taxpayers.” ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
This act would empower the Attorney General to institute a public records action on his or her own initiative whenever there is a suspicion that the stat’s open government laws have been violated. Under existing law, any person denied the right to inspect a public record may file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General. Thereafter, the Attorney General investigates the reasons for denial. However, if no complaint is made to the department, the Attorney General is powerless to review the matter. This change in the law would give the Attorney General the authority to be proactive in preserving and ensuring an open and accessible government for its citizens. ... [Read More]
Smokefree Public Place and Workplace Law
On June 29, 2004, Governor Donald L. Carcieri signed into law a bill passed by the RI General Assembly that prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces in Rhode Island. The “Public Health and Workplace Safety Law” will take effect March 1, 2005. This law will protect Rhode Islanders at work and in public places from the effects of secondhand smoke. The law ensures a smoke-free environment for business owners, employees, and the public. Rhode Islanders will reap the health and economic benefits of being smoke-free. ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
Apart from carrying out its statutory responsibilities, the Unit also provides information and referral services to the general public. Consumers are directed to the appropriate governmental or private agencies for help in answering specialized questions or resolving disputes, which are not within the Unit's jurisdiction. ... RI Attorney General ... a civil investigative demand, which is a formal investigation. In appropriate cases, a lawsuit to stop the illegal business practice may be initiated. ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
The Attorney General of Rhode Island is the State's Chief legal officer for civil as well as criminal matters. The Civil Division is charged with conducting the State's legal affairs, and representing the State in legal proceedings. By law, the Attorney General represents the State in the Rhode Island Supreme Court and all lower state courts, institutes and defends actions in state and federal courts whenever warranted, ensures that representation is provided to state officers, employees and agencies in all courts, advises State officers and agencies on legal issues, gives written opinions on legal issues when requested by an appropriate governmental officer, sits as a member of a number of boards and commissions, and represents the interests of the people. ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: Department of the Attorney General
The Attorney General is established under the Rhode Island Constitution as one of the five general officers subject to election by voters. The office of the Attorney General was first created in Rhode Island in May 1650. Since its creation, the office has been an elected position, except for a brief period from 1740 to 1742 when the charter allowed for the appointment of a King's attorney for each county. The office of the Attorney General was formally adopted under the Rhode Island Constitution in 1842. While other States, except Delaware, have district attorneys who prosecute criminal cases, Rhode Island assigns that duty principally to the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General is the central legal agency of the State. The Department is responsible for prosecution of all felony criminal cases and misdemeanor appeals as well as prosecution of misdemeanor cases brought by State law enforcement action in the various district courts. Additionally, as chief legal offi ... [Read More]
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