§ 45-16-4.3. Service of process by constables.
The department of business regulation, upon application being made by a town constable to serve civil process, may authorize the constable to serve or execute any process or writs issued by or returnable to any court in accordance with § 9-5-10.1. Upon being so authorized, the town constable shall have the power and authority to serve or execute all writs and process that may issue from any court.
History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 135, § 1; P.L. 1981, ch. 261, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 5; P.L. 2015, ch. 260, § 39; P.L. 2015, ch. 275, § 39.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-16 - Sergeants and Constables
Section 45-16-1. - Refusal to serve as sergeant — Maximum service required.
Section 45-16-2. - Bond of sergeants.
Section 45-16-3. - Action on bond of sergeants.
Section 45-16-4. - Service of process in county.
Section 45-16-4.1. - License and bond of town constables.
Section 45-16-4.2. - Action on bond of constables.
Section 45-16-4.3. - Service of process by constables.
Section 45-16-4.4. - [Repealed.]
Section 45-16-4.5. - Immunity.
Section 45-16-5. - Liability for neglect in serving process.
Section 45-16-6. - Aid and assistance in execution of office.
Section 45-16-7. - Police officers.
Section 45-16-8. - Election of special town constables.
Section 45-16-9. - Attendance of special town constables at schools or meetings.
Section 45-16-10. - Employment of special town constables by steamboat companies and railroads.
Section 45-16-11. - Disqualification of sergeant or town constable from serving process.