§ 12-6-4. Issuance of warrant.
Upon the giving of a recognizance with surety, in the case where surety is required, and upon the giving of a recognizance without surety, where no surety is required, and upon the making of a complaint only where no recognizance is required, the judge or justice of the peace, if in his or her opinion there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and that defendant has committed it, shall immediately issue his or her warrant.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 161; G.L. 1909, ch. 281, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 331, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 501, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 12-6-4; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 15.
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 [Superseded.]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.