AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT

Summary

The law creates a privilege that prevents anyone who is a party, witness, or has a family member involved in a Rhode Island court proceeding from being taken into civil arrest while traveling to, at, or leaving the court, unless the arrest is backed by a judicial warrant or order. It also makes willful violations a contempt of court offense and lets the affected person or the state attorney general file a civil lawsuit for relief.

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