Section 42-28-24 Exemption from jury duty - Recognizance for costs - False impersonation.

RI Gen L § 42-28-24 (2019) (N/A)
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§ 42-28-24. Exemption from jury duty - Recognizance for costs - False impersonation. (a) The provisions of §§ 9-9-3 and 12-6-6 shall also apply to all members of the division.

(b) Every person who, not being a member of the division, shall wear the uniform, badge, or other insignia of or otherwise falsely assume or pretend to be a member of the division, with the exception of honorary members appointed by the superintendent, shall be imprisoned not exceeding three (3) years and/or be fined not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).

History of Section. (P.L. 1925, ch. 588, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 8, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 42-28-24; P.L. 1989, ch. 131, § 1.)