Rhode Island General Laws 10-10-3. Form of writ from district court
An original writ of arrest issued from a district court shall be substantially in the following form:
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
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To the sheriff of the county of ………. , his or her deputies, or to either of the town sergeants or constables in said county,
(SEAL) Greeting:
We command you to arrest the body of ……… of …………….. , if to be found in your precinct, and ……… in safe custody keep, to answer the complaint of ……… of …………….. , (The remainder as in a writ of summons.)
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 509; G.L. 1909, ch. 299, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 349, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 559, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 10-10-3; P.L. 2021, ch. 77, § 10, effective June 23, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 78, § 10, effective June 23, 2021.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 10-10-3
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.