R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-20 (2026)
Offenses to which chapter applies
History of Section. P.L. 1996, ch. 434, § 3; P.L. 1997, ch. 183, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 317, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 128, § 2.
- (1) Assault with intent to commit murder, robbery, or rape;
- (2) Assault with a dangerous weapon;
- (3) Assault and battery;
- (4) Mayhem;
- (5) Indecent assault and battery on a child under thirteen (13) years of age;
- (6) Arson or statutory burning;
- (7) Kidnapping;
- (8) Robbery or larceny from that person;
- (9) Murder;
- (10) Manslaughter;
- (11) First or second degree sexual assault;
- (12) Child molestation, first or second degree;
- (13) The abominable and detestable crime against nature or assault with intent to commit the abominable and detestable crime against nature;
- (14) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
- (15) Refusal by a driver to submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs in the immediate aftermath of a collision;
- (16) Driving so as to endanger, resulting in death, pursuant to § 31-27-1;
- (17) Driving so as to endanger, resulting in personal injury, pursuant to § 31-27-1.1;
- (18) Any other crime excluding motor vehicle offenses other than those enumerated in this section which results in personal injury or death; and
- (19) Failure to stop by a driver in circumstances which result in the death of any person, pursuant to § 31-26-1.
The office may award compensation in accordance with the provisions of this chapter for personal injury or death which resulted from offenses in the following categories:
History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 434, § 3; P.L. 1997, ch. 183, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 317, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 128, § 2.