§ 38-1-2. Delivery of records to lawful custodian.
Every person, other than the lawful custodian thereof, who shall have in his or her possession, or under his or her control, any such record, book, writing, letter, or document as is designated in § 38-1-1 and who shall, without just cause, refuse or neglect for the space of ten (10) days after request made in writing by any citizen of the state, to deliver that record, book, writing, letter, or document to the lawful custodian of the records shall be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) and be imprisoned not exceeding five (5) years.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 31, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 41, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 42, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 494, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 38-1-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 38-1 - Custody and Protection
Section 38-1-1. - Delivery of records on leaving public office.
Section 38-1-1.1. - Definitions.
Section 38-1-2. - Delivery of records to lawful custodian.
Section 38-1-3. - Receptacles for city and town records.
Section 38-1-4. - Keeping of records in vaults provided — Penalty.
Section 38-1-5 - — 38-1-8. Repealed.
Section 38-1-9. - Custodian designated.
Section 38-1-10. - Disposal of records.
Section 38-1-11. - Assistance of the public records administration program.