Chapter 5
Support of the Needy

Index of Sections

§ 40-5-1. Obligation of towns.

§ 40-5-2. Oversight of poor by directors of public welfare.

§ 40-5-3. Manner of support of poor.

§ 40-5-4. Manner of relief in Providence.

§§ 40-5-5 — 40-5-9. [Repealed.]

§ 40-5-10. Complaint as to neglect of pauper.

§ 40-5-11. Investigation of complaints.

§ 40-5-12. [Repealed.]

§ 40-5-13. Obligation of kindred for support.

§ 40-5-14. Enforcement of support obligation of kindred.

§ 40-5-15. Citation and proceedings against kindred.

§ 40-5-16. Proceedings against kindred not named in citation.

§ 40-5-17. Limitation of proceedings.

§ 40-5-18. Assessment of kindred for future support — Warrant for arrears.

§ 40-5-19. Order as to residence of pauper.

§ 40-5-20. Recovery of costs by respondent.

§ 40-5-21. Alteration of orders and assessments.