Penalty for failure of juror to attend

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-10-10., under Chapter 9-10 Selection of Jury.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-10-10.

Every person duly notified to attend any court as juror, who does not attend as required or give satisfactory excuse to the court for not attending, or shall absent himself/herself therefrom without leave of the court, shall be brought before the court and, upon being adjudged in contempt, shall be fined not less than twenty dollars ($20.00).