Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 11-28 – Malfeasance and Misfeasance in Office


§ 11-28-1	Failure to pay state funds into treasury
§ 11-28-2	Failure of officer to pay over fines, forfeitures, or penalties
§ 11-28-3	Failure of presiding officer or clerk of municipal governing body to perform duties
§ 11-28-4	Omission or delay of duty by sheriff, sergeant, or constable

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Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
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
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