Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-7-19: Arrest after close pursuit by officers from cities or towns
What this law says, in plain English
Out-of-jurisdiction police officers may arrest someone in a city or town while in close pursuit for suspected motor vehicle code violations committed in their home jurisdiction.
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