Rhode Island General Laws 14-1-46. Institution of proceedings against adults – Process
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Proceedings against adults may be instituted by the officers duly authorized by law to institute those proceedings or by the court‘s own motion. The court shall issue its summons, warrant of arrest, or other process in order to secure or compel the attendance of any necessary person.
History of Section.
P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 28; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-46.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 14-1-46
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- court: means the family court of the state of Rhode Island. See Rhode Island General Laws 14-1-3
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.