Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-16-1 (2026)

Court order for view

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In all cases in which it shall seem advisable to the court, on request of either party, a view by the jury may be ordered; and in all such cases, the court shall regulate the proceedings at the view and, in its discretion, accompany the jury.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1959–1995 · leading case: State v. Ashness, 461 A.2d 659 (R.I. 1983).

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State v. Ashness, 461 A.2d 659 (R.I. 1983). “General Laws 1956 (1969 Reenactment) § 9-16-1 provides: “Court order for view.”

State v. Hightower, 661 A.2d 948 (R.I. 1995). “The state on the other hand argues that the sole discretion to provide security outside the courtroom was that of the Rhode Island State Marshals pursuant to the provisions of G.”

Ajootian v. Dir. of Pub. Works, 155 A.2d 244 (R.I. 1959). “General laws 1956, §9-16-1, authorizes the trial court to order a view by the jury and this court has held that such an order is discretionary with the trial justice.”

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