Rhode Island § 12-5-4 - Search Warrants
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§ 12-5-4. Search Warrants
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-5-4
§ 12-5-4. Complainant officer exempt from surety for costs.
(a) No officer or other person described in § 12-5-3(a)(1) complaining as required by that section shall be required at the time of making a complaint to give surety for costs, or in any way to become liable for the costs that may accrue on it or for any damage on account of the seizure.
(b) Any person described in § 12-5-3(a)(2) complaining as required by that section shall give recognizance in the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00).
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 178; G.L. 1909, ch. 281, § 31; P.L. 1915, ch. 1258, § 1; G.L. 1923,
ch. 331, § 31; G.L. 1938, ch. 501, § 31; G.L. 1956, § 12-5-1; G.L., § 12-5-4; P.L.
1965, ch. 168, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-5-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-5-4 cover?
Section 12-5-4 ("Search Warrants") 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 § 12-5-4?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 12-5-4 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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