Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 9-17 - Witnesses
Section 9-17-4. - Service of subpoena.

§ 9-17-4. Service of subpoena.
A subpoena to a witness shall be served by delivering a copy to him or her.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 361; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 537, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-4; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 31.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally

Chapter 9-17 - Witnesses

Section 9-17-1. - Form of subpoena.

Section 9-17-2. - Subpoenas by court clerks and district court judges.

Section 9-17-3. - Subpoenas issued by other officials.

Section 9-17-4. - Service of subpoena.

Section 9-17-5. - Duty to attend when subpoenaed.

Section 9-17-5.1. - Subpoena for production of documentary evidence.

Section 9-17-6. - Tender of fees to certain witnesses not required.

Section 9-17-7. - Attachment to compel attendance.

Section 9-17-8. - Attachment of witness in criminal proceeding.

Section 9-17-9. - Commitment of attached witness — Recognizance.

Section 9-17-10. - Discharge from custody on giving of recognizance.

Section 9-17-11. - Civil liability for failure to attend.

Section 9-17-12. - Competency of parties or interested persons.

Section 9-17-13. - Spouses of parties.

Section 9-17-14. - Repealed.

Section 9-17-15. - Effect of conviction for crime.

Section 9-17-16. - Repealed.

Section 9-17-17. - Cross-examination not a waiver of exception.

Section 9-17-18. - Certificate of days and mileage as prerequisite to payment of fees.

Section 9-17-19 - — 9-17-21. Repealed.

Section 9-17-22. - Expert fees as costs.

Section 9-17-23. - Privileged communications to clergy.

Section 9-17-24. - Privileged communications to and information obtained by health care providers.

Section 9-17-25. - Privileged communication — Interpreter.