When services are rendered in bringing to land the dead body of a person found in any of the harbors, rivers, or waters of the state, compensation for services as he or she deemed reasonable may be allowed; but this privilege shall not entitle any person to compensation for services rendered in search for a dead body.
Compensation for recovery of body from water
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-4-12., under Chapter 23-4 Office of State Medical Examiners.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-4-12.