§ 12-6-2. Recognizance for cost on complaint within trial jurisdiction of district court.
Whenever any complaint shall allege the commission of any offense within the jurisdiction of the district court to try and determine, the judge or justice of the peace shall require the complainant, unless he or she is exempted by law, to enter into a like recognizance as is required when complaint is made for any threat.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 159; G.L. 1909, ch. 281, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 331, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 501, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 12-6-2; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 17.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-6 - Warrants for Arrest
Section 12-6-1. - Examination on complaint of commission of offense.
Section 12-6-2. - Recognizance for cost on complaint within trial jurisdiction of district court.
Section 12-6-3. - Surety for costs on complaint beyond trial jurisdiction of district court.
Section 12-6-4. - Issuance of warrant.
Section 12-6-5. - Recognizance not required on official complaints.
Section 12-6-6. - Surety for costs not required of police officers.
Section 12-6-6.1 - — 12-6-6.14. [Superseded.]
Section 12-6-7. - Warrants issued to other divisions.
Section 12-6-7.1. - Service of arrest warrants.
Section 12-6-8. - Taxing and execution for costs on discharge of respondent.