Rhode Island Criminal Defense Manual by Attorney John E. MacDonald

RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE
A Practice Manual, 4th Edition
© John E. MacDonald

BAIL: GUIDELINES, HEARINGS AND REVOCATION

R.I. CONST. art. I, § 9: Right to Bail - Habeus Corpus

All persons imprisoned ought to be bailed by sufficient surety, unless for offenses punishable by imprisonment for life, or for offenses involving the use or threat of use of a dangerous weapon by one already convicted of such offense or already convicted of an offense punishable by imprisonment for life, or for offenses involving the unlawful sale, distribution, manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute or deliver any controlled substance or by possession of a controlled substance punishable by imprisonment for ten (10) years or more, when the proof of guilt is evident or the presumption great. Nothing in this section shall be construed to confer a right to bail, pending appeal of a conviction. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety shall require it; nor ever without the authority of the general assembly.

• Bail Guidelines
• Primary Purpose of Bail
• Discretion to Set Bail
• Review of Decision
• Right to Speedy Hearing
• Evidentiary Standard
• Post-Conviction Bail
• Bail Violation Hearing

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