The family court is vested with authority to issue a warrant for any offense by any person as set forth in §§ 11-9-1 — 11-9-8 and chapter 9 of title 15.
Warrants for offenses against children
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-15., under Chapter 14-1 Proceedings in Family Court.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-1-15.