Rhode Island § 9-17-9 - Witnesses
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§ 9-17-9. Witnesses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-17-9
§ 9-17-9. Commitment of attached witness — Recognizance.
If the court from which the writ of attachment issues, pursuant to § 9-17-8, shall not be in session at the time of the service of the writ, the officer charged with the service thereof shall commit the witness to jail, either in the county from which the writ shall issue or in which the witness shall be, there to be kept until he or she shall give recognizance before some person authorized to take bail in the same county, with sufficient surety, in the sum of one hundred dollars ($100), to appear before the court on the day named in the writ, or, failing to give recognizance, until he or she is discharged by the court; and the recognizance shall be returned by the person to the clerk of the court.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 367; G.L. 1909, ch. 292, § 13; G.L. 1923, ch. 342, § 13; G.L. 1938,
ch. 537, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 9-17-9; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 82.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-17-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-17-9 cover?
Section 9-17-9 ("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 § 9-17-9?
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How does Rhode Island § 9-17-9 apply to my situation?
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