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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-12 > Chapter-12-19 > 12-19-3SECTION 12-19-3
§ 12-19-3 Deodands Benefit ofclergy Petit treason. Deodands, the plea of the benefit of clergy, and the distinction between petittreason and murder, are abolished. Petit treason shall be prosecuted andpunished as murder.