The justice administering the oath as provided in § 10-13-7, pursuant to the provisions of § 10-13-21, shall give a certificate to that effect, under his or her hand and seal, to the defendant. In all cases the justice who commences the examination under the provisions of this chapter shall alone have the power to sign and seal the certificate of discharge. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 260, § 21; G.L. 1909, ch. 326, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 377, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 563, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 10-13-23; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 34.
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