Rhode Island General Laws Title 14. Delinquent and Dependent Children § 14-1-19. Failure to obey summons

Any parent, guardian, lawful custodian, or other person having the care and control of a child, who shall willfully refuse or neglect to appear in court in accordance with any summons served upon him or her may be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) or be imprisoned not more than three (3) months.