§ 6-36-20 - Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 6-36-20

   § 6-36-20  Judgment in favor of state asprima facie evidence. – A final judgment or decree rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding underthis chapter brought by or on behalf of the state of Rhode Island, any of itsdepartments or agencies, or any of its political subdivisions to the effectthat a defendant has violated this chapter shall be prima facie evidenceagainst the defendant in any action or proceeding as to all matters respectingwhich the judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties to it;provided, however, this section shall not apply to consent judgments or decreesentered before any testimony has been taken.