# R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-6: Prosecution of criminal actions

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-6
- **Heading:** Prosecution of criminal actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 15 / Chapter 15-10 / Section 15-10-6

## Text

All criminal actions for any violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter pertaining to the department of human services shall be prosecuted by the attorney general or by any qualified member of the Rhode Island bar who shall be designated by the director and approved by the attorney general to institute and prosecute the action.

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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 15-10-5 § 15-10-5. Costs paid by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T15_C15-10_S15-10-5.md)
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