§ 12-26-4 - Duties. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-26-4

   § 12-26-4  Duties. – The duties of the commission shall include:

   (1) Completion and publication of a comparative analysis ofRhode Island's criminal procedures and practices with those standards forcriminal justice recommended by the American Bar Association and by thePresident's National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards andGoals;

   (2) Conducting a study for the purpose of revising thestatutes relating to crimes and punishments;

   (3) Conducting a study of sentencing criteria and procedures;

   (4) Reviewing court organization;

   (5) Developing a comprehensive strategy to resolve problemsencountered in the administration of criminal justice;

   (6) Studying any matter relating to the criminal justicesystem deemed worthy by the commission; and

   (7) Recommending legislation and rules of court for theimprovement of criminal justice.