§ 30-13-53 - Admissibility of records of courts of inquiry. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 30-13-53

   § 30-13-53  Admissibility of records ofcourts of inquiry. – (a) In any case not extending to the dismissal of a commissioned officer, thesworn testimony, contained in the duly authenticated record of proceedings of acourt of inquiry, of a person whose oral testimony cannot be obtained may, ifotherwise admissible under the rules of evidence, be read in evidence by anyparty before a court-martial if the accused was a party before the court ofinquiry and had the opportunity to cross-examine the witness and if the sameissue was involved or if the accused consents to the introduction of theevidence.

   (b) This testimony may be read in evidence only by thedefense in cases extending to the dismissal of a commissioned officer.

   (c) This testimony may also be read in evidence before acourt of inquiry or a military board.