Rhode Island § 16-19-4 § 16-19-4. Prosecution of violations — Process — Fees.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 16-19-4 — § 16-19-4. Prosecution of violations — Process — Fees.

Rhode Island § 16-19-4

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-19Compulsory Attendance [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-19-4 (2026).

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§ 16-19-4. Prosecution of violations — Process — Fees.
The truant officers shall, under the direction of the school committee, inquire into
            all cases arising under the provisions of this chapter, and shall be authorized, with
            the assistance of police officers upon request in case of violation of any of the
            provisions of this chapter, to make complaint for violations of this chapter. They
            may also serve all legal processes issued in pursuance of this chapter, but shall
            not be entitled to receive any fees for the service; provided, however, that in case
            of the commitment of any person under the provisions of any section of this chapter,
            or

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§ 16-19-4. Prosecution of violations — Process — Fees.

The truant officers shall, under the direction of the school committee, inquire into all cases arising under the provisions of this chapter, and shall be authorized, with the assistance of police officers upon request in case of violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, to make complaint for violations of this chapter. They may also serve all legal processes issued in pursuance of this chapter, but shall not be entitled to receive any fees for the service; provided, however, that in case of the commitment of any person under the provisions of any section of this chapter, or for default of payment of any fine and costs imposed, the officer shall be entitled to the regular fees allowed by law for similar service.

Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 64, § 3; P.L. 1901, ch. 924, § 1; P.L. 1902, ch. 1009, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 72, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 76, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 181, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 16-19-4; P.L. 1996, ch. 347, § 1.