Rhode Island § 10-9-20 - Habeas Corpus

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§ 10-9-20. Habeas Corpus

R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9-20

§ 10-9-20. Order as to bail when person held on civil mesne process.

If the party is committed on mesne process in any civil action for want of bail and if it shall appear that the sum for which bail is required is excessive and unreasonable, the court shall decide what bail is reasonable and shall order that on giving reasonable bail the party shall be discharged.

History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 669; G.L. 1909, ch. 305, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 356, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 584, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 10-9-20.

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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-9-20 cover?

Section 10-9-20 ("Habeas Corpus") 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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