Rhode Island § 9-17-7 - Witnesses
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§ 9-17-7. Witnesses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-17-7
§ 9-17-7. Attachment to compel attendance.
The court before which any witness is duly summoned to appear may compel his or her attendance by writ of attachment, fine him or her not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00), and order him or her to pay the costs of the attachment and to be committed to the adult correctional institutions until the fine and costs are paid.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 365; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 11; G.L. 1938,
ch. 537, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-7; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-17-7
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-17-7 cover?
Section 9-17-7 ("Witnesses") 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.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 9-17-7?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 9-17-7 apply to my situation?
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