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RI Gen L § 42-29-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-22 - Execution of writs and precepts.

§ 42-29-22. Execution of writs and precepts.A deputy sheriff shall serve and execute all writs and as directed wherever he or she may be authorized by law, or by special order of the court issuing the writ or precept.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 207; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 20; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-22; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 32; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-29-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-23 - Repealed.

§ 42-29-23. Repealed.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 210; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 25; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 25; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-23; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 32; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 2, effective June 20, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-29-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-24 - Service of process on waters.

§ 42-29-24. Service of process on waters.Any deputy sheriff duly authorized may serve any writ or other process, whether of a civil or criminal nature, within any part of the waters of Narragansett Bay, and within any waters not more than one marine league from the seashore of the state at high-water mark.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 208; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 23; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 23; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-24; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-29-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-25 - Assistance in execution of office.

§ 42-29-25. Assistance in execution of office.Every deputy sheriff, in the due execution of his or her office, may command all necessary aid and assistance in the execution thereof; and every person who, whenever so required, shall refuse or neglect to give aid and assistance shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00).History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 209; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 24; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 22; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-25; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-29-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-26 - Failure to serve process.

§ 42-29-26. Failure to serve process.Every deputy sheriff who shall neglect or refuse to serve any process issuing from lawful authority, directed to him or her to serve and execute (having in all civil causes, paid or tendered unto him or her his or her legal fees, if he or she demand the same, for serving and executing such process), shall be liable to the party aggrieved for such damages as he or she may have sustained by such neglect or refusal.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 211; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 26; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 26; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-26; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-29-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-27 - Repealed.

§ 42-29-27. Repealed.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 212; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 27; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 27; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 25; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-27; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 2, effective June 20, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-29-28 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-28 - Repealed.

§ 42-29-28. Repealed.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 213; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 28; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 28; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 26; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-28; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 2, effective June 20, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-29-29 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-29 - Repealed.

§ 42-29-29. Repealed.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 214; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 28; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 28; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 27; impl. am. P.L. 1956, ch. 3721, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-29; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 2, effective June 20, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-29-30 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-30 - Repealed.

§ 42-29-30. Repealed.History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 217; G.L. 1909, ch. 282, § 32; G.L. 1923, ch. 332, § 32; G.L. 1938, ch. 493, § 30; G.L. 1956, § 42-29-30; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 2, effective June 20, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-29-31 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-31 - Repealed.

§ 42-29-31. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 168, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 2, effective June 20, 2012.
RI Gen L § 42-29-32 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29 - Sheriffs|Section 42-29-32 - Restraint of prisoners and detainees.

§ 42-29-32. Restraint of prisoners and detainees.(a) No handcuffs, shackles, or other restraints shall be used on a prisoner or detainee known to be in her third trimester of pregnancy during transport to or from a court proceeding, except in accordance with the provisions of § 42-56.3-3(b). If restraints are used, the type of restraint applied and the application of the restraint shall be done in the least restrictive manner necessary.(b) If restraints are used on a prisoner or detainee pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the sheriff shall submit to the director of the department of public safety within five (5) days a report articulating the grounds that dictated the use of restraints. The department shall submit to the general assembly in January of each year a report disclosing the number of prisoners or detainees who were subjected to restraints pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, and the grounds for their use. No individually identifying information of any prisoner or detainee shall be included in the report.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 192, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-29.1-1 - 42-29.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-29.1 - Sheriffs - Incentive Pay|Section 42-29.1-1 - 42-29.1-6 - Repealed.

§ 42-29.1-1 — 42-29.1-6. Repealed.
RI Gen L § 42-30-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-1 - Election of justices by town council.

§ 42-30-1. Election of justices by town council.The town or city council of any town or city of this state may appoint and fix the terms of justices of the peace, and no justice of the peace shall be elected by the qualified electors in any town or city at any regular or special election held for the purpose of electing officers of the town or city, or otherwise.History of Section.P.L. 1938, ch. 2602, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-1.
RI Gen L § 42-30-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-2 - Governor's appointment power preserved.

§ 42-30-2. Governor's appointment power preserved.Nothing in § 42-30-1 shall be construed to impair the authority of the governor to appoint justices of the peace, in accordance with the provisions of § 42-30-5.History of Section.P.L. 1938, ch. 2602, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-2; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 90.
RI Gen L § 42-30-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-3 - Appointment of justices.

§ 42-30-3. Appointment of justices.The governor shall appoint as many justices of the peace for the several towns and cities, as he or she may deem expedient; and every justice of the peace, so appointed, shall hold office for four (4) years.History of Section.P.L. 1911, ch. 671, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 11; P.L. 1925, ch. 642, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-3; P.L. 1991, ch. 25, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-30-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-4 - Certificate of engagement - Term of engagement.

§ 42-30-4. Certificate of engagement — Term of engagement.(a) Except as otherwise provided, each justice of the peace shall, at the time of receiving his or her commission, file with the secretary of state a certificate that he or she has been duly engaged thereon, signed by the person before whom the engagement shall have been taken, and the secretary of state shall, at the request of the justice of the peace and upon payment of the actual cost thereof, issue a wallet-size identification card to the person.(b) The term of engagement for each justice of the peace shall be for a period of four (4) years.History of Section.P.L. 1911, ch. 671, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 12; P.L. 1925, ch. 642, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-4; P.L. 1960, ch. 76, § 25; P.L. 1971, ch. 40, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 309, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 292, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 480, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 43, § 11; P.L. 1993, ch. 384, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-30-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-5 - Application for appointment.

§ 42-30-5. Application for appointment.(a) Application. Any individual desiring to be appointed a justice of the peace shall make written application to the governor over his or her own signature.(b) (1) Qualifications of applicants: The person qualified for a justice of the peace commission shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and reside legally or conduct business on a regular basis within Rhode Island; and(2) The applicant for appointment to the office of justice of the peace can speak, read, and write the English language and has sufficient knowledge of the powers and duties pertaining to that office.(c) Attorneys and accountants. A member of the Rhode Island bar, and certified public accountants under § 5-3.1-5, shall, regardless of residence, be appointed a justice of the peace upon application and presentment of a certified copy of his or her certificate of admission to the bar or certificate of public accountancy.(d) Any person making written application to be appointed a justice of the peace shall, at the time of application, pay to the secretary of state the sum of eighty dollars ($80.00).History of Section.P.L. 1911, ch. 671, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 13; P.L. 1925, ch. 642, § 1; P.L. 1931, ch. 1751, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-5; P.L. 1987, ch. 192, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 25, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 384, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 220, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 449, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 532, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-30-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-6 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-6. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 42-30-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-7 - Powers of justices.

§ 42-30-7. Powers of justices.The officers mentioned in §§ 42-30-3 — 42-30-5, inclusive, shall possess all the powers that now are, or hereafter may be, conferred by law upon justices of the peace.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 24, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 30, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-7; P.L. 1993, ch. 319, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 384, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-30-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-8 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-8. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 18, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 24, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 23, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 492, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-8; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 3, effective January 1, 2019; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 3, effective January 1, 2019.
RI Gen L § 42-30-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-9 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-9. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 24, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 30, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-9; P.L. 1960, ch. 76, § 25; P.L. 1985, ch. 97, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 3, effective January 1, 2019; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 3, effective January 1, 2019.
RI Gen L § 42-30-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-10 - Removal of justices, and commissioners.

§ 42-30-10. Removal of justices, and commissioners.Any justice of the peace or commissioner of deeds, appointed by the governor, may be removed for cause by the governor, in his or her discretion, within the term for which that officer shall have been appointed, after giving to that officer a copy of the charges against him or her and an opportunity to be heard in his or her defense; provided, however, that any justice of the peace or commissioner of deeds who is convicted of a felony and incarcerated shall have his or her commission revoked. The justice of the peace or commissioner of deeds shall not be eligible to apply for a new commission until his or her voting rights are restored pursuant to R.I. Const., Art. II, Sec. 1.History of Section.P.L. 1905, ch. 1220, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 30, § 17; P.L. 1911, ch. 671, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-10; P.L. 1989, ch. 333, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-30-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-11 - Continuation of powers without reappointment.

§ 42-30-11. Continuation of powers without reappointment.Every justice of the peace appointed by the governor and not reappointed may continue to officiate for a space of thirty (30) days after the date on which his or her commission expires.History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 25, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 31, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 31, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 490, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-11; P.L. 1991, ch. 25, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-30-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-12 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-12. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 25, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 31, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 31, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 490, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-12; P.L. 1993, ch. 318, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 384, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 381, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 3, effective January 1, 2019; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 3, effective January 1, 2019.
RI Gen L § 42-30-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-13 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-13. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 295, § 18; P.L. 1899, ch. 625, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 364, § 17; G.L. 1923, ch. 417, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 633, § 18; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-13; P.L. 1980, ch. 324, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 3, effective January 1, 2019; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 3, effective January 1, 2019.
RI Gen L § 42-30-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-14 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-14. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 43-30-14; P.L. 1959, ch. 112, § 2; P.L. 1985, ch. 292, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 116, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 304, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 323, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 384, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 358, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 33; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 3, effective January 1, 2019; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 3, effective January 1, 2019.
RI Gen L § 42-30-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-15 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-15. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 25, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 384, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 3, effective January 1, 2019; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 3, effective January 1, 2019.
RI Gen L § 42-30-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace|Section 42-30-16 - [Repealed.]

§ 42-30-16. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 266, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 3, effective January 1, 2019; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 3, effective January 1, 2019.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-1 - Title.

§ 42-30.1-1. Title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Law on Notarial Acts.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-3 - Authority to perform notarial act.

§ 42-30.1-3. Authority to perform notarial act.A notarial officer may perform a notarial act authorized by this chapter or by law of this state other than this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-4 - Requirements for certain notarial acts.

§ 42-30.1-4. Requirements for certain notarial acts.(a) A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed and that the signature on the record is the signature of the individual.(b) A notarial officer who takes a verification of a statement on oath or affirmation shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the notarial officer and making the verification has the identity claimed and that the signature on the statement verified is the signature of the individual.(c) A notarial officer who witnesses or attests to a signature shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, that the individual appearing before the notarial officer and signing the record has the identity claimed.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-5 - Personal appearance required.

§ 42-30.1-5. Personal appearance required.If a notarial act relates to a statement made in, or a signature executed upon, a record, the individual making the statement or executing the signature shall appear personally before the notarial officer.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-6 - Identification of individual.

§ 42-30.1-6. Identification of individual.(a) A notarial officer has personal knowledge of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the individual is personally known to the notarial officer through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty regarding the legal identity of the individual.(b) A notarial officer has satisfactory evidence of the identity of an individual appearing before the notarial officer if the notarial officer can identify the individual:(1) By means of:(i) A passport, driver's license, or government-issued, non-driver identification card, that is current or expired not more than three (3) years before performance of the notarial act; or(ii) Another form of government identification issued to an individual that is current or expired not more than three (3) years before performance of the notarial act, contains the signature or a photograph of the individual, and is satisfactory to the notarial officer; or(c) A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional information or identification credentials necessary to assure the notarial officer of the identity of the individual.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-7 - Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.

§ 42-30.1-7. Authority to refuse to perform notarial act.(a) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the notarial officer is not satisfied that:(1) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or(2) The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.(b) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-8 - Signature if individual unable to sign.

§ 42-30.1-8. Signature if individual unable to sign.If an individual is physically unable to sign a record, the individual may direct an individual other than the notarial officer to sign the individual's name on the record. The notarial officer shall insert "Signature affixed by (name of other individual) at the direction of (name of individual)" or words of similar import.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-9 - Notarial act in this state.

§ 42-30.1-9. Notarial act in this state.The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in this state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.
RI Gen L § 42-30.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-30.1 - Uniform Law on Notarial Acts|Section 42-30.1-10 - Notarial act in another state.

§ 42-30.1-10. Notarial act in another state.(a) A notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the act performed in that state is performed by:(1) A notary public of that state;(2) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state; or(3) Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to perform the notarial act.(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 4; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 4.