There is a newer version of the Rhode Island General Laws
2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and civil procedure–Procedure in particular actions
Chapter 10-9 - Habeas Corpus
Chapter 10-9-5 - Court to which writ returnable.
RI Gen L § 10-9-5 (2012) What's This?
§ 10-9-5 Court to which writ returnable. – Any justice issuing a writ under this chapter shall make the writ returnable to the court of which he or she is a justice.
History of Section.
(C.P.A. 1905, § 656; G.L. 1909, ch. 305, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 356, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 584, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 10-9-5; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 169.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
