Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-12.4. Disposition of complaint only by court
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Upon the deposit of the complaint and the division of motor vehicle record of a violation with the court having jurisdiction of the alleged violations, the complaint of the violation shall be disposed of only by trial in the court or by other official action by a judge of the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1970, ch. 66, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 31-27-12.4
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.