Rhode Island S3041 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of.

Rhode Island S3041 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of legal fees. The act allows the chairperson of the hearing committee to appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused law enforcement officer. 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 S3041 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of.

Rhode Island S3041 amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing the provision for payment of legal fees. The act allows the chairperson of the hearing committee to appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused law enforcement officer. Each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.