The witness may give recognizance as provided in § 9-17-9 while in custody of the officer, before he or she is committed to jail; and thereupon the officer shall discharge him or her from custody.
Discharge from custody on giving of recognizance
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-17-10., under Chapter 9-17 Witnesses.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-17-10.