§ 11-37-11.2 - Speedy trial. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 11-37-11.2

   § 11-37-11.2  Speedy trial. – In any action under this chapter involving a child victim age fourteen (14)years or under or a victim sixty-five (65) years or older, the court and theattorney general's office shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedytrial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress ofinvolvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delayor continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact thedelay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim or witness. Thisprovision establishes a right to a speedy trial to the victim and shall not beconstrued as creating any additional rights to the defendant.