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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 12 - Criminal Procedure
CHAPTER 12-21 - Recovery of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
§ 12-21-23 - Seizure and retention of forfeited property.

SECTION 12-21-23

   § 12-21-23  Seizure and retention of forfeited property. – Whenever any personal property shall be forfeited for any violation of law, any sheriff, deputy sheriff, town sergeant, or constable within his or her precinct, or any person by law authorized to seize the property, may take and retain the property until he or she shall deliver it to a proper officer having a warrant to take and detain the property.

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