RI · rules
R.I. Dist. Ct. R. Crim. P. 26.2
Opening Statements
Before any evidence is offered at trial, the State
may make an opening statement. If a defendant chooses to make an opening
statement, the defendant may do so just prior to the introduction of evidence by the
State, or just prior to presenting his or her case.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.ri.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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