§ 8-6-1. Judgments, decrees, and orders — Writs and process — Punishment of contempt.
The supreme and superior courts shall have power to enter such judgments, decrees, and orders, and to frame and issue such citations, executions, and other writs and processes, as may be necessary or proper to carry into full effect all the powers and jurisdiction which are or shall be conferred upon them respectively by the constitution or by law. They shall have power to punish, by fine or imprisonment, or both, all contempts of their authority.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 33; G.L. 1909, ch. 274, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 324, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 497, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 8-6-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-6 - General Powers of Supreme and Superior Courts
Section 8-6-1. - Judgments, decrees, and orders — Writs and process — Punishment of contempt.
Section 8-6-2. - Rules of practice and procedure.
Section 8-6-3. - Filing and publication of rules.
Section 8-6-4. - Rules of criminal procedure.
Section 8-6-5. - Arbitration of civil actions.
Section 8-6-6. - Filing and publication of rules and regulations.