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Rhode Island · Through site files published 2025-08-13 · Newer source version available

R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-13-120: General disorders and neglect.

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  1. Title 30 Military Affairs and Defense
  2. Chapter 13 Rhode Island Code of Military Justice

Though not specifically mentioned in this code, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces, of which persons subject to this code may be guilty, shall be taken cognizance of by a general, special, or summary court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and shall be punished at the discretion of that court. However, cognizance may not be taken of, and jurisdiction may not be extended to, the crimes of murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, maiming, sodomy, arson, extortion, assault, burglary, or housebreaking, jurisdiction of which is reserved to civil courts.

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