2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 45 - Towns and cities
CHAPTER 45-16 - Sergeants and Constables
§ 45-16-14 - Unauthorized services of process.
SECTION 45-16-14
§ 45-16-14 Unauthorized services of process. – Any individual who serves, or attempts to serve, any writ or legal process for any court of this state, other than sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and those individuals so authorized for this service pursuant to this chapter, or other individuals authorized by law or by rule of court shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), and/or imprisoned for a term of not less than six (6) months, nor more than one year in prison, for each violation; provided, that this section does not apply to any city or town constable nor to any power or authority granted to them by any general or special law.
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