R.I. Super. Ct. R. Crim. P. 22

As amended through June 7, 2024

Rule 22 - Time of Motion to Transfer.

A motion to transfer under these rules may be made at or before arraignment or at such other time as the court or these rules may prescribe.

R.I. Super. Ct. R. Crim. P. 22

Amended by Order dated June 22, 2017, effective 9/5/2017.

1972 Notes

Rule 22 is the same as its federal counterpart. Although the General Laws do not contain express provision governing the time for making a motion to transfer, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has held that a motion based on local prejudice is premature if made before the case is assigned for trial. State v. Burns, 79 R.I. 130, 132, 84 A.2d 801, 802 (1951). To the extent this rule permits the motion to be made at an earlier stage in the proceedings, it alters existing practice.