§ 12-17-3 - Waiver of jury trial – Special findings and rulings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-17-3

   § 12-17-3  Waiver of jury trial –Special findings and rulings. – In all criminal cases the accused may, if he or she shall so elect and with theleave of the court, waive a trial by jury, and in those cases the court shallhave jurisdiction to hear and try the cause without a jury and render judgmentand pass sentence. In cases so tried the court shall, upon request of theaccused, make special finding upon any issue of fact and special ruling uponany question of law arising in the case.