§ 4-1.2-1. Seizure of animals being cruelly treated. (a) The RI state veterinarian, the general/special agent of the RI Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA), or any duly sworn and authorized state or municipal law enforcement officer may lawfully take charge and possession of any animal found abandoned or neglected or hazardously […]
§ 4-1.2-2. Notice of hearing. Any authorized person making a seizure may file with a district court that has jurisdiction over the matter a verified petition plainly stating those facts as to bring such animal within the jurisdiction of the court and praying for appropriate action by the court in accordance with the provisions of […]
§ 4-1.2-3. Order for temporary care of seized animals. (a) If it appears from the allegations of the petition and other affirmations of fact accompanying the petition, or provided subsequent thereto, that there is reasonable cause to find that the animal’s condition or the circumstances surrounding its care require that its custody be immediately assumed […]
§ 4-1.2-4. Posting of bond. (a) If the court issues an order pursuant to § 4-1.2-3 vesting the animal’s temporary care and custody in some suitable state, municipal, or other public or private agency or person, the owner(s) shall either surrender ownership of the animal or post a surety bond or cash bond with the […]
§ 4-1.2-5. Disposition of seized animals. (a) If a seized animal is forfeited or surrendered pursuant to § 4-1.2-4, or after hearing the court finds that the animal is neglected or cruelly treated, it may transfer ownership of the animal in any state, municipal, or other public or private agency that is permitted by law […]
