R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-5-7

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 9-5-7 - Direction of writs for arrest or execution against the body

All writs whatsoever commanding the arrest of a defendant, or executions running against the body of a defendant, shall be directed for service to the division of sheriffs or to a certified constable authorized pursuant to § 9-5-10.1, or if the writ is to be served in the town of New Shoreham, it may be directed to the town sergeant of the town, subject to the provisions of § 9-5-8, and no writ of arrest shall be served by any other officer.

Amended by 2015 Pub. Laws, ch. 260, § 8, eff. 9/1/2015.

Amended by 2015 Pub. Laws, ch. 275, § 8, eff. 9/1/2015.

P.L. 1926, ch. 784, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 515, § 8; G.L. 1956, §9-5-7; P.L. 2012 , ch. 324, § 16.