§ 9-5-7 - Direction of writs for arrest or execution against the body. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 9-5-7

   § 9-5-7  Direction of writs for arrest orexecution against the body. – All writs whatsoever, commanding the arrest of a defendant, or executionsrunning against the body of a defendant, shall be directed for service only tosheriffs or their deputies, or if the writ is to be served in the town of NewShoreham, it may be directed to the town sergeant of the town, subject to theprovisions of § 9-5-8, and no writ of arrest shall be served by any otherofficer.