Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 13-5 – Station Houses for Women


§ 13-5-1	Definitions
§ 13-5-2	Designation of station houses
§ 13-5-3	Appointment, removal, and duties of matrons
§ 13-5-4	Hours of duty of matrons
§ 13-5-5	Care of female prisoners by matron
§ 13-5-6	Accommodations for female prisoners
§ 13-5-7	Summons of matron on arrest of woman – Removal to designated station house
§ 13-5-8	Attendance of matrons in court
§ 13-5-9	Salary of matrons
§ 13-5-10	Special statutes saved

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.
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
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
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.