{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-12-29.1-6","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-29.1-6","heading":"Speedy trial.","body":"In any action involving a victim sixty-five (65) years of age or older, the court shall take appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial to minimize the length of time the victim must endure the stress of involvement in the proceeding. In ruling on any motion or request for a delay or continuance of proceedings, the court shall consider any adverse impact the delay or continuance may have on the well-being of the victim or witness. This provision establishes a right to speedy trial to the victim and shall not be construed as creating any additional rights in the defendant.","path":["Title 12 Criminal Procedure","Chapter 29.1 Elderly Violence Prevention Act"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE12/12-29.1/12-29.1-6.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T19:55:29Z","sha256":"d05056d66621b0ee30a206aef5080c6813cba082c6614b42d03b2da1bd47037d","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-12-29.1-5","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-12-30-1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}