The bill amends Section 12-7-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-7, titled "Arrest," to establish that it is unlawful for any person in the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections to use any force or weapon to resist a lawful request or directive by a corrections officer. The bill clarifies that this provision applies specifically to individuals in custody. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
1073: 12-7-10