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. It establishes that it is unlawful for any individual to use force or a weapon when resisting a lawful request or directive by a corrections officer while in the custody of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. The bill specifically states that it is unlawful for any person in custody to use any force or weapon to resist such lawful requests or directives. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8463: 12-7-10