2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 14 - Delinquent and Dependent Children
Chapter 14-1 - Proceedings in Family Court
Section 14-1-19 - Failure to obey summons.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 14-1-19 (2017)

§ 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.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-19; P.L. 1982, ch. 55, § 1.)

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