Rhode Island § 14-1-39 - Proceedings in Family Court
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§ 14-1-39. Proceedings in Family Court
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-39
§ 14-1-39. Fees for delivery of child to court or institution.
A fee of one dollar ($1.00), and an allowance of ten cents ($0.10) per mile traveled with any child may be paid to the person designated to deliver any child to a public or private institution, agency, or society, or to bring any child from a public or private institution, agency, or society to a session of the court, the allowance to be paid out of a sum appropriated for this purpose, when certified to by a justice of the court.
History of Section.
P.L. 1944, ch. 1441, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 14-1-39.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 14-1-39
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 14-1-39 cover?
Section 14-1-39 ("Proceedings in Family Court") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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