§ 12-7-1 Temporary detention of suspects
§ 12-7-2 Search of detained person for weapons
§ 12-7-3 Arrest without warrant for misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor
§ 12-7-4 Arrest without warrant for felony
§ 12-7-5 Arrest on improper ground
§ 12-7-6 Arrest on warrant not in possession of arresting officer
§ 12-7-7 Methods of arrest
§ 12-7-8 Restraint and force used
§ 12-7-9 Conditions justifying force dangerous to life
§ 12-7-10 Resisting legal or illegal arrest
§ 12-7-11 Summons
§ 12-7-12 Release of arrested person by officer
§ 12-7-13 Repealed
§ 12-7-14 Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment
§ 12-7-15 Severability
§ 12-7-16 Arrest or seizure after commission of offense
§ 12-7-17 Arrest of escapees and parole violators without warrant
§ 12-7-18 Temporary detention powers of National Guard
§ 12-7-19 Arrest after close pursuit by officers from cities or towns
§ 12-7-20 Right to use telephone for call to attorney – Bail bondsperson
§ 12-7-21 “Peace officer” defined
§ 12-7-22 Electronic recording of custodial interrogations task force

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 12-7 - Arrest

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • magistrate: may be construed to mean a justice, or a clerk acting as a justice, of a district court. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • 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