{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-12-1.1-2","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-1.1-2","heading":"Legislative findings and purpose.","body":"The general assembly recognizes and declares that:\n(1) Examining crime scenes for evidence is essentially a state and local problem;\n(2) The establishment of appropriate goals, objectives, and standards for the examination of crime scenes and the training of appropriate personnel in such techniques must be a priority concern;\n(3) The functions of a state crime lab must be coordinated in an efficient and effective manner;\n(4) The full and effective use of resources affecting state and local crime scene investigations requires the complete cooperation of state and local law enforcement agencies; and\n(5) Training, research, evaluation, and technical assistance activities must be encouraged and focused on the improvement of scientific criminal investigation in Rhode Island.","path":["Title 12 Criminal Procedure","Chapter 1.1 State Crime Laboratory Commission"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-1.1/12-1.1-2.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T19:55:22Z","sha256":"8b9e9410b8769b6a8e9eb82cd7344651d2d17af7dd7f5c1f4203a566452e293a","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-12-1.1-1","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-12-1.1-3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}