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An original writ of arrest issued from a district court shall be substantially in the following form:
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.|
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To the sheriff of the county of _________, his or her deputies,or to either of the town sergeants or constables in said county, __________ |
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We command you to arrest the body of ___ of ___, if to be found in your precinct, and __________ in safe custody keep, to answer the complaint of ___ of ___, (The remainder as in a writ of summons.)
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 10. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure in Particular Actions § 10-10-3. Form of writ from district court - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-10-courts-and-civil-procedure-procedure-in-particular-actions/ri-gen-laws-sect-10-10-3/
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