R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-10-7. Custody of person arrested.
Every officer who shall arrest any person by virtue of any writ of arrest, in a civil action, shall keep the person in safe custody until he or she is discharged pursuant to law.
Every officer who shall arrest any person by virtue of any writ of arrest, in a civil action, shall keep the person in safe custody until he or she is discharged pursuant to law.