Statutes > Rhode Island Statutes > Title 12 - Criminal Procedure > CHAPTER 12-7 - Arrest > § 12-7-14 - Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment.

§ 12-7-14 - Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment.

SECTION 12-7-14

   § 12-7-14  Punitive damages for falsearrest or imprisonment. – In an action for false arrest or false imprisonment, the plaintiff, ifsuccessful, may be awarded punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages.