2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 45 - Towns and cities
CHAPTER 45-16 - Sergeants and Constables
§ 45-16-12 - Penalty for serving process after disqualification – Exemption from liability for refusal to serve.
SECTION 45-16-12
§ 45-16-12 Penalty for serving process after disqualification – Exemption from liability for refusal to serve. – (a) Any town sergeant or constable who, being disqualified and debarred from serving or executing any writ or process returnable to any district court of the state under the provisions of § 45-16-11, shall serve or execute or pretend or attempt to serve or execute any writ or process while disqualified and debarred, shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500).
(b) Any town sergeant or constable, while disqualified and debarred shall not be bound or obliged to serve or execute any writ or process returnable to any district court, although the writ or process is directed or given to him or her, and shall be exempt and free from all liability for his or her refusal or neglect to serve or execute any writ or process.
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