2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 45 - Towns and cities
CHAPTER 45-16 - Sergeants and Constables
§ 45-16-9 - Attendance of special constables at schools or meetings.
SECTION 45-16-9
§ 45-16-9 Attendance of special constables at schools or meetings. – A special constable shall, upon the request of any citizen, and upon being tendered the sum of thirty cents ($.30) for each hour of service required, attend any school or meeting lawfully assembled, for the purpose of preventing any interruption or disturbance at the school or meeting, and may arrest without warrant and detain not exceeding six (6) hours, any person found by the constable in the act of willfully interrupting or disturbing a school or meeting, and may, in like manner with other constables, command all necessary aid in the execution of the duties of the constable's office.
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