The bill amends Section 12-19-18 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-19, which pertains to the termination of imprisonment on deferred sentences when a grand jury fails to indict. It introduces new legal language that allows for the termination of imprisonment if the grand jury does not return an indictment or if an information is not filed regarding the alleged violation of a deferred sentence. The bill specifies that imprisonment must be terminated upon a motion made to the court on behalf of the sentenced individual, effectively treating the deferred sentence as if no imprisonment had been imposed.

Additionally, the bill modifies the conditions under which a sentence for violation of a suspended sentence or probation can be quashed. It eliminates the requirement that the state must have "doubt" about the accused's culpability and replaces it with a stipulation that the state must be "unwilling or unable" to pursue the charges. This change aims to clarify the process for individuals sentenced for violations of suspended sentences or probationary periods, ensuring that their sentences can be terminated under specified circumstances. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
818: 12-19-18