# R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-20: Offenses to which chapter applies

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-20

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-20
- **Heading:** Offenses to which chapter applies
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 12 / Chapter 12-25 / Section 12-25-20

## Text

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:

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-1.1 § 12-25-1.1. Transition to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1996.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-16 § 12-25-16. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-16.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-17 § 12-25-17. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-17.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-18 § 12-25-18. Program established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-18.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-19 § 12-25-19. Awarding compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-19.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-20 § 12-25-20. Offenses to which chapter applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-20.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-21 § 12-25-21. Nature of compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-21.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-21.1 § 12-25-21.1. Emergency fund for victims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-21.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-22 § 12-25-22. Limitations upon awarding compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-22.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-23 § 12-25-23. Terms of the award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-23.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-24 § 12-25-24. Subrogation €” Prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-24.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-25 § 12-25-25. Attorneys€™ fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-25.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-26 § 12-25-26. Recovery from offender.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-26.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-27 § 12-25-27. Reports to the senate and the house of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-27.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.