Rhode Island General Laws 9-17-8. Attachment of witness in criminal proceeding
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Whenever any witness, duly served with a subpoena to testify in any criminal proceeding at any court, shall neglect to appear according to the tenor of the subpoena, the court may order a writ of attachment to issue against him or her, returnable at such time as the court shall direct, and may direct the writ of attachment to each and all deputy sheriffs, town sergeants, and constables within the state.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 366; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 537, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-8; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 18.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-17-8
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- 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.