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2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children
CHAPTER 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court
§ 14-1-19 - Failure to obey summons.
SECTION 14-1-19
§ 14-1-19 Failure to obey summons. – Any parent, guardian, lawful custodian, or other person having the care and control of a child, who shall willfully refuse or neglect to appear in court in accordance with any summons served upon him or her may be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or be imprisoned not more than three (3) months.
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