§ 31-20-17.2 - Private complaint – Stopping for crossing guard/bus monitor required – Central Falls. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 31-20-17.2

   § 31-20-17.2  Private complaint –Stopping for crossing guard/bus monitor required – Central Falls. –(a) The following procedure shall apply to first offenses in Central Fallsreported by private complaint:

   (1) Upon receipt of a private complaint, in writing andsigned by the complainant, the Central Falls municipal court shall by certifiedmail, return receipt requested, notify the violator to respond in writingwithin twenty (20) days to the allegations of the complaint.

   (2) Failure to respond to the letter will result in theperson being notified to appear before a judge of the Central Falls municipalcourt to show cause why he or she should not be fined one hundred dollars($100) for his or her failure to respond.

   (3) Failure to appear at the hearing at that time will resultin the person being fined one hundred dollars ($100).

   (b) All moneys collected pursuant to this section shall beforwarded by the Central Falls municipal court to the city of Central Falls.