Rhode Island General Laws 10-11-2. Giving of bail bond
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Whoever shall become bail for any person may give bond to a member of the division of sheriffs, if the writ or process shall be served by the division of sheriffs; and if the writ or process shall be served by a town sergeant or constable, the bail bond in such case shall be given to the officer serving the writ or process.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 529; G.L. 1909, ch. 300, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 350, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 561, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 10-11-2; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 26.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 10-11-2
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- 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.