Rhode Island General Laws 3-12-21. Recognizance of witnesses on appeal
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In case of an appeal pursuant to § 3-12-20, the district court shall, upon motion either of the complainant or defendant, require any witness sworn, to enter into recognizance in the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) with condition that he or she will appear before the court appealed to, to testify in the trial of the appeal whenever that appeal shall be called for trial.
History of Section.
P.L. 1933, ch. 2013, § 66; G.L. 1938, ch. 170, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 3-12-21.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 3-12-21
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.