RI S3109

Authorizes both county and statewide grand juries to submit reports to the presiding superior court justice on matters involving persons subject to the Rhode Island code of ethics or matters of public concern, requiring concurrence of at least 12 jurors.

Requires the presiding justice to review reports and accept them as public records only if supported by a preponderance of evidence, and if named persons were given opportunity to testify before the grand jury.

Prohibits reports from containing privileged/confidential material, information unrelated to the subject matter, confidential informant identities, or material that would prejudice pending criminal matters.

Mandates 30-day written notice to all persons named in a report, allowing them to review and submit written responses or objections before the report becomes public.

Grants named persons 30 days to appeal an accepted report to the supreme court before public filing, and allows the attorney general to appeal if a report is rejected.