Rhode Island General Laws 22-4-1. Warrants to compel attendance
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The attendance of senators elect and representatives elect, and of senators and representatives, may be compelled by warrant for that purpose under the hand of the presiding officer for the time being of the senate or house of representatives, as the case may be, directed to any deputy sheriff, which warrant may be executed by that officer in any county.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 19, § 16; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 16; G.L. 1909, ch. 25, § 31; P.L. 1910, ch. 640, § 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 32; G.L. 1923, ch. 24, § 33; P.L. 1930, ch. 1526, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 301, § 33; G.L. 1956, § 22-4-1; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 51.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 22-4-1
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.