The bill amends Section 12-7-10 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-7, titled "Arrest," to clarify the legal consequences of resisting arrest. The new language specifies that it is unlawful for any person to use force or weapons to resist both legal and illegal arrests made by peace officers, provided the individual has reasonable grounds to believe they are being arrested. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that makes it unlawful for individuals in the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections to resist lawful requests or directives from corrections officers using force or weapons.

Violations of this section will result in penalties that may include a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, reinforcing the legal framework surrounding the conduct of individuals during arrests and interactions with law enforcement and corrections officers.

Statutes affected:
1073: 12-7-10