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What is the maximum reward that the governor can offer for the apprehension of offenders in Rhode Island?
What is the maximum reward that the governor can offer for the apprehension of offenders in Rhode Island?
Who is responsible for appointing the Chief of the Division of Criminal Identification?
Who is responsible for appointing the Chief of the Division of Criminal Identification?
What is the exclusive method of identification used by the Bureau of Criminal Identification?
What is the exclusive method of identification used by the Bureau of Criminal Identification?
Which types of crimes allow local towns or cities to offer rewards up to $500?
Which types of crimes allow local towns or cities to offer rewards up to $500?
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Within how many days must police officials submit fingerprints of arrested individuals for serious crimes?
Within how many days must police officials submit fingerprints of arrested individuals for serious crimes?
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What does the Attorney General maintain records of, according to the regulations?
What does the Attorney General maintain records of, according to the regulations?
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What is the role of the Bureau of Criminal Identification at the time of an arrest?
What is the role of the Bureau of Criminal Identification at the time of an arrest?
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What is NOT included in the funding appropriations authorized by the Governor?
What is NOT included in the funding appropriations authorized by the Governor?
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What is the responsibility of the attorney general regarding convicted individuals?
What is the responsibility of the attorney general regarding convicted individuals?
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What must happen to identification records taken before a final conviction for an acquitted or exonerated person?
What must happen to identification records taken before a final conviction for an acquitted or exonerated person?
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In cases of non-indictable offenses lasting six months or more, who is responsible for taking the similar set of records?
In cases of non-indictable offenses lasting six months or more, who is responsible for taking the similar set of records?
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How long must a person wait before records can be expunged, sealed, or destroyed if charged with a domestic violence-related crime?
How long must a person wait before records can be expunged, sealed, or destroyed if charged with a domestic violence-related crime?
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What is the consequence of violating the section regarding the destruction of records?
What is the consequence of violating the section regarding the destruction of records?
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What requirement applies to persons detained by the police but not arrested or charged?
What requirement applies to persons detained by the police but not arrested or charged?
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What type of offenses require the attorney general to directly oversee the collection of records?
What type of offenses require the attorney general to directly oversee the collection of records?
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Which of the following is NOT a component that the attorney general must ensure is collected for convicted individuals?
Which of the following is NOT a component that the attorney general must ensure is collected for convicted individuals?
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Study Notes
Rewards Offered by Governor
- The governor can offer rewards up to $1,000 for apprehending offenders involved in serious crimes such as murder, attempted murder, robbery, or other high crimes committed in Rhode Island, including escape from custody.
Appropriations for Expenses Authorized by Governor
- The General Assembly can allocate funds specifically for crime detection and apprehension services. Reward payments for apprehensions are excluded from these appropriations.
Rewards Offered by Towns and Cities
- Town councils or city mayors, with council advice, can offer rewards up to $500 for the detention, apprehension, and conviction of offenders for high crimes or misdemeanors within their jurisdiction.
Division of Criminal Identification
- The Chief of the Division of Criminal Identification is appointed by the Attorney General and is responsible for overseeing the division's work, with assistants appointed by the Chief.
Criminal Identification Records
- The Attorney General is tasked with collecting and filing identification details such as fingerprints, photos, and descriptions of convicted felons and habitual criminals. Reports on lost, stolen, or pawned property must also be maintained.
Method of Identification
- The Bureau of Criminal Identification solely uses fingerprints as the method for positive identification of individuals.
Duty of Police Officials to Furnish Fingerprints
- Police officials must submit fingerprints and physical descriptions of arrested individuals or fugitives for serious crimes to the Bureau of Criminal Identification within 10 days after the arrest. Minor offenses are not included in this requirement.
Photographs and Descriptive Information
- Fingerprinting and photography of arrested individuals are not conducted at the time of arrest. If not done previously, individuals must report to the Bureau for these records post-arrest, and police departments must submit this information within 21 days of arraignment.
Requirements for Convicted Individuals
- For those convicted of an offense (indictment found, information filed, or guilty plea), the Attorney General must ensure the collection of:
- Photograph of the offender.
- Descriptive information (name, age, weight, height).
- Fingerprints according to the criminal identification system.
- Criminal history based on trial records.
Offenses Tried in Different Courts
- For offenses tried in Providence and Bristol Superior Courts, the Attorney General collects records directly. For other counties, arrangements can be made as deemed necessary.
Records for Non-Indictable Offenses
- For non-indictable offenses with imprisonment of six months or more, the warden or head of the penal institution must record the necessary details unless otherwise instructed by the court.
Transmission of Records
- All collected photographs, fingerprints, and descriptions need to be sent immediately to the Attorney General.
Destruction or Sealing of Records for Acquitted or Exonerated Persons
- Identification records taken before a final conviction must be destroyed within 60 days after a person is acquitted or exonerated. This applies to records held by various law enforcement agencies.
- Court records for exonerated individuals must be sealed.
Violations and Fines
- Violating the record destruction protocol can result in fines of up to $100. The requirements also apply to detained individuals who were not arrested or charged.
Domestic Violence Cases
- Individuals charged with domestic violence-related crimes cannot have their records expunged, sealed, or destroyed until three years after the filing of the complaint.
Sealing of Arrest Records
- Specific procedures are in place for sealing arrest records in cases of wrongful arrest or mistaken identity, ensuring affected individuals receive notification of these actions.
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Description
This quiz covers key points from Chapter 1 on the identification and apprehension of criminals, focusing on the authority of the governor to offer rewards for capturing offenders. It includes details on the funded services for crime detection in Rhode Island. Test your understanding of the processes and legal frameworks in place for handling high-crime cases.
