US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense » Chapter 30-7 - Privileges and Immunities of Militia Members

Section 30-7-1. – Exemption of national guard from jury duty.

§ 30-7-1. Exemption of national guard from jury duty. Every member of the federally recognized national guard shall be exempt from jury duty only while actually on military duty on orders of the United States Department of Defense, or on orders of the governor, or while that member is in receipt of orders to military […]

Section 30-7-10. – Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

§ 30-7-10. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. All national guard members on state active duty for a continuous period exceeding ninety (90) days shall be entitled to the rights, protections, privileges, and immunities afforded under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq. These rights, protections, privileges, and immunities shall include, but are […]

Section 30-7-2. – Immunity from civil process.

§ 30-7-2. Immunity from civil process. No person belonging to the militia of the state shall be arrested on any civil process while going to, remaining at, or during the performance of any militia duty, or returning from any place at which he or she may be required, by competent authority, to attend for militia […]

Section 30-7-3. – Immunity from liability for acts in line of duty.

§ 30-7-3. Immunity from liability for acts in line of duty. Members of the militia ordered into the service of the state by competent authority shall not be liable, civilly or criminally, for any acts done by them while under orders of a superior officer engaged in the performance of their duty. History of Section.P.L. […]

Section 30-7-4. – Defense of actions.

§ 30-7-4. Defense of actions. When an action or proceeding of any nature is commenced in any court against any member of the militia for an act done by the member in his or her official capacity in the discharge of his or her duty, or for an alleged omission by the member to do […]

Section 30-7-5. – Exemption from duty on election day.

§ 30-7-5. Exemption from duty on election day. No officer or enlisted person shall be compelled to do militia duty on any day on which a general election is held, except in case of war, riot, invasion, or insurrection, or imminent danger thereof, or in cases of public calamity or catastrophe. History of Section.P.L. 1956, […]

Section 30-7-6. – Right-of-way on streets or highways.

§ 30-7-6. Right-of-way on streets or highways. (a) The commanding officer of any portion of the militia parading or performing any militia duty in any street or highway may require all persons in such street or highway to yield the right-of-way to the militia, except that the carriage of the United States mail, the legitimate […]

Section 30-7-7. – Drill by students.

§ 30-7-7. Drill by students. Students in educational institutions in which military science is a part of the course of instruction may, with the consent of the governor, drill and parade with arms in public under the supervision of their instructor. History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3742, par. 206; G.L. 1956, § 30-7-7.

Section 30-7-8. – Bounds of parade and camp grounds.

§ 30-7-8. Bounds of parade and camp grounds. Every commanding officer when on duty may ascertain and fix necessary bounds and limits to his or her parade or campground, not including any road on which people travel, so as to obstruct the parade or camp ground or prevent their passing for more than two (2) […]

Section 30-7-9. – Exemption of pay and allowances from process.

§ 30-7-9. Exemption of pay and allowances from process. The pay and allowances due, or to become due, to any member of the militia for active service, and any compensation that may be awarded for injuries or death sustained therein, shall be exempt from attachment, execution, or other legal process. History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. […]