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R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8-5 (2026)

Contempt of court

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The district court may punish any contempt of its authority by fine or imprisonment or both.

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Cited in 2 cases, 1988–1996 · leading case: State v. Price, 672 A.2d 893 (R.I. 1996).
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State v. Price, 672 A.2d 893 (R.I. 1996). · cites it 2× “G.L.1956 § 8-8-5 (power of District Court to punish contempt); G.”
City of Providence v. Kalian, 542 A.2d 250 (R.I. 1988). · cites it 2× “” Section 8-8-5. Therefore, the monetary limitation on the District Court’s jurisdiction does not preclude the Housing Court from imposing this contempt sanction.”
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