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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A certified constable shall be required to renew his or her certification every two (2) years. Any certified constable failing to renew his or her certification shall no longer be approved to serve as a certified constable. At the time of renewal, the certified constable shall submit a renewal application fee of four hundred dollars ($400) and provide evidence that he or she has completed ten (10) hours of approved continuing education in the areas of service of process within the prior twenty-four-month (24) period, and such courses shall be approved by the Independent Constables Association, Inc. and/or the Rhode Island Constables, Inc., along with proof of sufficient bond, a current criminal background check, and current contact information. Failure to provide any of these items shall be grounds to deny renewal of the certification.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 9. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure Generally § 9-5-10.4. Renewal of certification of certified constables - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-9-courts-and-civil-procedure-procedure-generally/ri-gen-laws-sect-9-5-10-4/
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