Rhode Island § 9-5-7 § 9-5-7. Direction of writs for arrest or execution against the body.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-5-7 — § 9-5-7. Direction of writs for arrest or execution against the body.

Rhode Island § 9-5-7

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-5Writs, Summons and Process

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-5-7 (2026).

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§ 9-5-7. Direction of writs for arrest or execution against the body.
All writs whatsoever commanding the arrest of a defendant, or executions running against
            the body of a defendant, shall be directed for service to the division of sheriffs
            or to a certified constable authorized pursuant to § 9-5-10.1, or if the writ is to be served in the town of New Shoreham, it may be directed to
            the town sergeant of the town, subject to the provisions of § 9-5-8, and no writ of arrest shall be served by any other officer.
         

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§ 9-5-7. Direction of writs for arrest or execution against the body.

All writs whatsoever commanding the arrest of a defendant, or executions running against the body of a defendant, shall be directed for service to the division of sheriffs or to a certified constable authorized pursuant to § 9-5-10.1, or if the writ is to be served in the town of New Shoreham, it may be directed to the town sergeant of the town, subject to the provisions of § 9-5-8, and no writ of arrest shall be served by any other officer.