Rhode Island § 11-42-1 - Threats and Extortion
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§ 11-42-1. Threats and Extortion
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-42-1
§ 11-42-1. Excessive fees or bond demanded by public officer.
Every officer appointed by the state or by any city or town in the state, whose fees are stated by law, who shall corruptly exact or extort any more or greater fees for any service than are stated and allowed by law, or who shall corruptly levy, demand, receive, or take, under color of his or her office, any bond, bill, note, or other assurance or promise whatsoever, securing the payment of a greater sum of money for any service than he or she is authorized to demand and receive by law, shall be imprisoned not exceeding one year or be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 276, § 16; G.L. 1909, ch. 342, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 394, § 16; G.L.
1938, ch. 605, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 11-42-1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 11-42-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 11-42-1 cover?
Section 11-42-1 ("Threats and Extortion") 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 § 11-42-1?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 11-42-1 apply to my situation?
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