Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-29-14. Copies of bonds as evidence

The general treasurer shall deliver an attested copy of the bond of any deputy sheriff to the director of the department of public safety and deliver a copy of the bond of any deputy sheriff, filed in his or her office, to any person applying and paying the sum of one dollar ($1.00) for the same, and the copy shall be received as evidence in any case, but if the execution of the bond shall be disputed, the court may order the original to be brought into court by a proper subpoena for that purpose, to be served on the general treasurer or deputy sheriff.