Rhode Island General Laws 8-18-1. Legislative findings
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It is hereby found and declared as follows:
(1) The general assembly has authorized the establishment of municipal courts, in order to promote the health and safety of the residents of each city or town and to insure compliance with any and all local ordinances.
(2) In furtherance of this finding there is hereby created a compact between the state courts and agencies and the local municipal courts to establish and define jurisdictional responsibility for law enforcement powers within the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 650, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 8-18-1
- 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