Rhode Island § 11-11-1 - Disorderly Conduct
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 11-11-1 — Disorderly Conduct, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-11-1. Disorderly Conduct
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-11-1
§ 11-11-1. Disturbance of public assemblies generally.
Every person who shall willfully interrupt or disturb any town or ward meeting, any assembly of people met for religious worship, any military funeral or memorial service, any public or private school, any meeting lawfully and peaceably held for purposes of moral, literary or scientific improvement, or any other lawful meeting, exhibition or entertainment, either within or without the place where the meeting or school is held, shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 278, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 344, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 396, § 8; G.L. 1938,
ch. 607, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 11-11-1; P.L. 2007, ch. 183, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 212, §
1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-11-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-11-1 cover?
Section 11-11-1 ("Disorderly Conduct") 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 § 11-11-1?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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