Rhode Island General Laws 21-28.2-6. No application for hearing or jury trial
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When no application is made for a hearing before the court or a jury trial by or on behalf of the alleged narcotic addict, the court shall, if satisfied that the person is a narcotic addict, immediately issue an order certifying the person to the care and custody of the department for the indefinite period as provided in § 21-28.2-8, provided that facilities are available.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 163, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 21-28.2-6
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.