§ 11-17-11. Seizure and destruction of counterfeits and counterfeiting devices.
Whenever the existence of any false, forged, or counterfeit bank bills or notes, or any plates, dies, or other tools, instruments, or implements used by counterfeiters or designed for the forging or making of any false or counterfeit notes, coin, or bills, shall come to the knowledge of any deputy sheriff, town constable, or police officer in this state, the officers shall immediately seize and take possession of it and deliver it into the custody of the superior court for the county in which it shall be, and the court shall, as soon as the ends of justice will permit, cause it to be destroyed by an officer of the court, which officer shall make a return to the court of his or her doings in the premises.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 280, § 11; C.P.A. 1905, § 1222; G.L. 1909, ch. 346, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 398, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 609, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 11-17-11; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 33; P.L. 2015, ch. 260, § 14; P.L. 2015, ch. 275, § 14.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-17 - Forgery and Counterfeiting
Section 11-17-1. - Forgery and counterfeiting in general.
Section 11-17-1.1. - Forgery — Public assistance check or authorization.
Section 11-17-1.2. - Forgery and counterfeiting of registration plates.
Section 11-17-3. - Passing of counterfeit certificates, bills, or notes.
Section 11-17-4. - Importation or possession of counterfeit certificate, bill, or note.
Section 11-17-5. - Manufacture, repair, or possession of counterfeiting devices.
Section 11-17-6. - Evidence as to handwriting.
Section 11-17-7. - Forgery or counterfeiting of coins.
Section 11-17-8. - Passing of counterfeit coins.
Section 11-17-9. - Importation or possession of counterfeit coin with intent to pass.
Section 11-17-10. - Manufacture, repair, or possession of device for counterfeit of coins.
Section 11-17-11. - Seizure and destruction of counterfeits and counterfeiting devices.
Section 11-17-12. - Disposition of plates and dies of defunct banks.