Upon the return of the citation, the magistrate authorized to administer the oath by § 10-13-7, in the county in which the defendant is liable to be imprisoned, may administer the oath to the defendant, if upon examination of the defendant on oath, and of such other evidence as either party may produce, he or she shall think proper.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-13-21
Administration of oath
G.L. 1896, ch. 260, § 19; G.L. 1909, ch. 326, § 19; G.L. 1923, ch. 377, § 19; G.L. 1938, ch. 563, § 19; G.L. 1956, § 10-13-21.
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