§ 12-12-1.4 - Contents of indictments, informations and complaints. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-12-1.4

   § 12-12-1.4  Contents of indictments,informations and complaints. – An indictment, information, or complaint shall be a plain, concise, anddefinite written statement of the offense charged. An indictment, information,or complaint which provides the defendant and the court with adequate notice ofthe offense being charged shall be sufficient if the offense is charged either:

   (1) By using the name given to the offense in terms of eitherthe common law or by statute; or

   (2) By stating the definition of the offense in terms ofsubstantially the same meaning.