§ 12-4-1. Examination on complaint of threat to commit offense.
Whenever complaint shall be made to any judge of the district court, or to any justice of the peace authorized to issue warrants within a division, that any person has, within the division, threatened to commit any crime or offense against the person or property of another, the judge or justice of the peace shall examine the complainant under oath or affirmation, and require his or her statement to be reduced to writing and be subscribed and sworn to by the complainant.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 152; G.L. 1909, ch. 281, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 331, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 501, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 12-4-1; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 15; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 12.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-4 - Recognizance to Keep the Peace
Section 12-4-1. - Examination on complaint of threat to commit offense.
Section 12-4-2. - Warrant to apprehend accused.
Section 12-4-3. - Inquiry into truth of complaint — Sentence to enter recognizance.
Section 12-4-4. - Discharge of accused — Commitment on failure to give recognizance.
Section 12-4-5. - Exemption from recognizance — Domestic abuse.
Section 12-4-6. - Discharge on failure to find complaint supported by evidence — Costs.