§ 17-10-19. False entry or erasure with intent to change voting rights.
Every person who, at any time, willfully or fraudulently adds a name to a list of voters or erases any name from the list after the list has been corrected for certification pursuant to law, or makes an entry in the registry book or on an original or duplicate card with the intent to permit a person to vote who is not qualified to vote, or to deprive a qualified elector of his or her right to vote, shall be guilty of a felony.
History of Section.P.L. 1951 (s.s.), ch. 2870, § 31; G.L. 1956, § 17-10-41; G.L. 1956, § 17-10-20; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 201, § 7; P.L. 1978, ch. 203, § 1: G.L., § 17-10-19.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-10 - Canvassing the Lists of Qualified Electors
Section 17-10-1. - Maintenance of registration — Inactive file.
Section 17-10-2. - Right to vote unprejudiced by errors.
Section 17-10-3. - Publication of preliminary lists.
Section 17-10-4. - Defacement of posted lists.
Section 17-10-5. - Canvass and correction of preliminary lists.
Section 17-10-6. - Evidence given at final canvass.
Section 17-10-7. - Proof required to strike name.
Section 17-10-8. - Notice of striking of names.
Section 17-10-9. - Record of vote on adding or striking names.
Section 17-10-10. - Corrections by state board.
Section 17-10-11. - Right to appeal striking of name.
Section 17-10-12. - Notification to local board members and clerk.
Section 17-10-13. - Dismissal of appeal — Order entering name on lists.
Section 17-10-14. - Final list — Certification.
Section 17-10-15. - Use of registration cards at polls.
Section 17-10-16. - Challenge lists.
Section 17-10-17. - Change of registration records on change of voting district boundaries.
Section 17-10-18. - Temporary registration certificates.
Section 17-10-19. - False entry or erasure with intent to change voting rights.
Section 17-10-20. - Neglect of duty by public officers.
Section 17-10-21. - Right to vote or validity of election unaffected by neglect of duty.
Section 17-10-22. - Certified copies of lists of persons voting.
Section 17-10-23. - Certified copies of registration records.