Rhode Island
Does my state have the death penalty?
No. The last execution in Rhode Island was in 1930 and the death penalty was abolished in 1984.
What is my governor's position on the death penalty?
Gov. Don Carcieri (R) does not have a position on record.
How many people are on Death Row in my state?
N/A
Is there anything like the Center on Wrongful Convictions in my state?
More information is coming soon.
Was anyone on Death Row ever found innocent in my state?
N/A
Are there any opportunities for volunteering in my state?
ACLU of Rhode Island
Additional Resources
Rhode Island State Info at DPIC
* Information updated annually. Last updated January 2006. For more information, go to the Death Penalty Information Center.
News
Rhode Island Lawmaker Proposes Death Penalty Study
May 06, 2005
With a new death penalty proposal underway in Massachussettes, debates in Connecticut and the recent...
Bring on the Bishops
March 20, 2005
U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are preparing to begin what they call a major campaign to...
US 'Whittling Away at Death Penalty'
March 03, 2005
From the BBC: Legal experts say that the US Supreme Court's decision to prevent youths...
Democracy Now Segment About The Death Penalty
March 02, 2005
Today you can see a segment of Democracy Now with Amy Goodman about the landmark...
Supreme Court Bars Death Penalty for Juvenile Killers
March 01, 2005
In a huge move, The Supreme Court forbid the execution of minors (under 17) at...
Study Finds Innocence Issue Leads to Lower Death Penalty Support
February 22, 2005
Makes sense to me. Three-quarters of Americans believe that an innocent person has been executed...
Court TV Runs 'The Exonerated'
January 23, 2005
Airing: 9 p.m. Thursday, Court TV "At the end of the play, we would sometimes...
This Week's Screenings
October 31, 2004
I know you're all able to read the screenings page yourself--but I thought considering the...
2 Studies Find Laws on Felons Forbid Many Black Men to Vote
September 25, 2004
The New York Times ran an article that summarized the results of the first study...
