Rhode Island S2045 protects people attending court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant, ensures court access, sets enforcement.
Rhode Island S2045, known as the "Protect Our Courts Act," safeguards individuals attending court proceedings from civil arrest without a judicial warrant. It ensures court access, sets enforcement rules, and provides remedies for violations. The act prohibits civil arrests in courthouses unless authorized by a judicial warrant or order. It also allows individuals and the attorney general to bring civil actions for relief if they believe a violation has occurred. The act takes effect upon passage.
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