Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-32-1 — § 11-32-1. Obstructing officer in execution of duty.

Rhode Island·Title 11 Criminal Offenses·Ch. 11-32 Obstructing Justice

§ 11-32-1. Obstructing officer in execution of duty.

Every person who shall obstruct any officer, civil, military, or otherwise, including any state, city, or town police, deputy sheriff, or fire fighter, while in the execution of his or her office or duty, shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500).

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Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 276, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 342, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 394, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 605, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 11-32-1; G.L. 1971, ch. 220, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 37.

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