Opening Statements

Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure

Rule: 26.2

Jurisdiction: RI

Bluebook Citation: R.I. Super. R. Crim. P. 26.2

Before any evidence is offered at trial, the State may make an opening statement. If a defendant is permitted to make an opening statement, the defendant may do so just prior to the introduction of evidence by the State, or just prior to presenting the defendant's case.

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