Rhode Island General Laws 12-9-28. Affidavits and documents to support application
The application shall be verified by affidavit, shall be executed in duplicate, and shall be accompanied by two (2) certified copies of the indictment returned, or information and affidavit filed, or of the complaint made of the judge, stating the offense with which the accused is charged, or of the judgment of conviction, or of the sentence. The attorney general, the director of corrections, or the warden may also attach any further affidavits and other documents in duplicate that he or she shall deem proper to be submitted with the application. One copy of the application, with the action of the governor indicated by endorsement on it, and one of the certified copies of the indictment, complaint, information, and affidavits, or of the judgment of conviction, or of the sentence shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state to remain on record in that office. The other copies of all papers shall be forwarded with the governor’s requisition.
History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1890, § 23; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2724, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 12-9-28.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 12-9-28
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.