§ 9-31-8. Defense of state employees — Attorney general.
Except as provided in § 9-31-9, the attorney general shall, upon a written request of an employee or former employee of the state of Rhode Island, defend any action brought against the state employee or former state employee, on account of an act or omission that occurred within the scope of his or her employment with the state.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 259, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-31 - Governmental Tort Liability
Section 9-31-1. - Tort liability of state.
Section 9-31-2. - Limitations of damages — State.
Section 9-31-2.1. - Limitation of damages — State — Commuter rail service.
Section 9-31-3. - Limitation of damages — Cities, towns, and fire districts.
Section 9-31-4. - Damages in excess of limitation.
Section 9-31-5. - Claim appropriations.
Section 9-31-6. - Attorney general to appear.
Section 9-31-7. - Attorney for service.
Section 9-31-8. - Defense of state employees — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-9. - Refusal to defend — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-10. - Exclusive control over litigation.
Section 9-31-11. - Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state.
Section 9-31-12. - Indemnification — Reservation of obligation — Certification.