§ 15-3-8. Witnesses to ceremony.
The solemnization of marriage shall be in the presence of at least two (2) witnesses besides the minister, elder, justice, or warden officiating.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 191, § 17; P.L. 1898, ch. 549, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 243, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 287, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 415, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 15-3-8.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-3 - Solemnization of Marriages
Section 15-3-1 - — 15-3-4. Repealed.
Section 15-3-5. - Officials empowered to join persons in marriage.
Section 15-3-6.1. - Protection of freedom of religion in marriage.
Section 15-3-7. - Presentation of marriage license.
Section 15-3-8. - Witnesses to ceremony.
Section 15-3-9. - Statement of objections to marriage.
Section 15-3-10. - Penalty for marriage without license or despite impediment.
Section 15-3-11. - Knowingly performing bigamous marriage.
Section 15-3-12. - Endorsement and return of license.
Section 15-3-13. - Filing of return of marriage.
Section 15-3-14. - Neglect of duty by person performing ceremony.
Section 15-3-15. - Marriages valid despite irregularities — Penalty for marriage without compliance.
Section 15-3-16. - Solemnization of marriage without authority.
Section 15-3-17. - Court orders regarding invalid marriages.