Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-8-3: Arrest after close pursuit by officers from other states
What this law says, in plain English
Out-of-state peace officers pursuing a felony suspect into this state have the same arrest authority as in-state officers to apprehend and detain the suspect.
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