§ 12-7-14. Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment.
In an action for false arrest or false imprisonment, the plaintiff, if successful, may be awarded punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 625, § 68; P.L. 1941, ch. 982, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 12-7-14.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 12-7-1. - Temporary detention of suspects.
Section 12-7-2. - Search of detained person for weapons.
Section 12-7-3. - Arrest without warrant for misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor.
Section 12-7-4. - Arrest without warrant for felony.
Section 12-7-5. - Arrest on improper ground.
Section 12-7-6. - Arrest on warrant not in possession of arresting officer.
Section 12-7-7. - Methods of arrest.
Section 12-7-8. - Restraint and force used.
Section 12-7-9. - Conditions justifying force dangerous to life.
Section 12-7-10. - Resisting legal or illegal arrest.
Section 12-7-12. - Release of arrested person by officer.
Section 12-7-14. - Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment.
Section 12-7-15. - Severability.
Section 12-7-16. - Arrest or seizure after commission of offense.
Section 12-7-17. - Arrest of escapees and parole violators without warrant.
Section 12-7-18. - Temporary detention powers of National Guard.
Section 12-7-19. - Arrest after close pursuit by officers from cities or towns.
Section 12-7-20. - Right to use telephone for call to attorney — Bail bondsperson.
Section 12-7-21. - “Peace officer” defined.
Section 12-7-22. - Electronic recording of custodial interrogations task force.