Rhode Island General Laws 9-5-25. Exemption of voters from arrest
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All persons entitled to vote shall be protected from arrest in civil cases, on the days of election for city or town officers, and for state officers, representatives in congress, and electors of president and vice-president of the United States; and on the day preceding and the day following the election.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 14, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 20, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 19, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 327, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 9-5-25.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-5-25
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- 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
- United States: include the several states and the territories of the United States. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-8