R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-13-23

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 30-13-23 - Confinement in default of payment of fine

All courts-martial shall have power to sentence, in the alternative, to confinement in default of payment of a fine imposed by the court. In these cases, the court shall fix a reasonable time within which the fine shall be paid; provided, however, that the sentence of confinement shall not exceed one day for each five dollars ($5.00) of fine imposed.

Amended by 2016 Pub. Laws, ch. 511,§ 37, eff. 12/31/2016.

G.L. 1956, § 30-13-23; P.L. 1962, ch. 82, § 1.