Rhode Island General Laws Title 12. Criminal Procedure § 12-6-2. Recognizance for cost on complaint within trial jurisdiction of district court

Whenever any complaint shall allege the commission of any offense within the jurisdiction of the district court to try and determine, the judge or justice of the peace shall require the complainant, unless he or she is exempted by law, to enter into a like recognizance as is required when complaint is made for any threat.