Rhode Island H8118 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of.

Rhode Island H8118 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of legal fees. The bill allows the chairperson to appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused. Each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8118 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of.

Rhode Island H8118 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of legal fees. The bill allows the chairperson to appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused. Each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.