Rhode Island S2733 makes it unlawful for individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections to use force or weapons against corrections.

Rhode Island S2733 amends the state's General Laws to explicitly prohibit individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections from using force or weapons to resist lawful requests or directives from corrections officers. This law applies to situations where the individual has reasonable grounds to believe they are being arrested by a peace officer. Violators face penalties including fines up to $500, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island S2733 makes it unlawful for individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections to use force or weapons against corrections.

Rhode Island S2733 amends the state's General Laws to explicitly prohibit individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections from using force or weapons to resist lawful requests or directives from corrections officers. This law applies to situations where the individual has reasonable grounds to believe they are being arrested by a peace officer. Violators face penalties including fines up to $500, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.