Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1977

Town of Westerly v. Parker

Town of Westerly v. Parker
Supreme Court of Rhode Island · Decided August 24, 1977 · M. P. No. 77-288
119 R.I. 913; 377 A.2d 351; 1977 R.I. LEXIS 1914
Town of Westerly v. Parker

Opinion of the Court

Petitions for a Writ of Habeas Corpus and for a Writ of Certiorari have been filed in the above-entitled matter, challenging the defendant’s incarceration for nonpayment of a fine because he is indigent. Pending a determination by the full court on the issue of granting the Petitions, the defendant will be released on bail in the amount of $1,000 personal recognizance.

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