R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.2-7: Altering or falsifying log or journal — Misdemeanor.

Any person who knowingly signs the name of another, or signs his or her own name and enters false information in the log or journal, or otherwise alters the information contained in the log or journal shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person employed by the state found to have violated the provisions of this section shall be discharged from that employment.