Rhode Island Regulations § 410-RICR-20-00-12.7 Procedures for Maintaining Order at the Polling Place
Regulation Text
A.
A Warden/Moderator may cause to be removed or arrested any person or official who commits a violation of the election law in their presence or disturbs the conduct of the voting, including any conduct that is designed to discourage a person from exercising his/her right to vote; provided, that they shall not cause any removal or arrest without the approval of the election inspector, unless the clerk agrees with the Warden/Moderator that the person or official should be arrested or removed (R.I. Gen. Laws §
17-19-23
(9)
). Either the Warden/Moderator or the Clerk may in their discretion issue a warning to a person(s) whose acts are disturbing the conduct of the voting.
B.
If a person believes that an Election Official is violating state election laws he/she may contact their Local Canvassing Authority or the State Board of Elections to file a complaint.
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