Rhode Island General Laws/Title 10/Chapter 10-9/Section 10-9-25

R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9-25. Forfeiture for failure to receive and execute writ.

Every person guilty of such a refusal or neglect to receive and execute a writ of habeas corpus shall also forfeit and pay to the party aggrieved by the refusal or neglect one thousand dollars ($1,000).

History

C.P.A. 1905, § 676; G.L. 1909, ch. 305, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 356, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 584, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 10-9-25.

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