R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-20-17.2: Private complaint — Stopping for crossing guard/bus monitor required — Central Falls.

(a) The following procedure shall apply to first offenses in Central Falls reported by private complaint:

(1) Upon receipt of a private complaint, in writing and signed by the complainant, the Central Falls municipal court shall by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the violator to respond in writing within twenty (20) days to the allegations of the complaint.

(2) Failure to respond to the letter will result in the person being notified to appear before a judge of the Central Falls municipal court to show cause why he or she should not be fined one hundred dollars ($100) for his or her failure to respond.

(3) Failure to appear at the hearing at that time will result in the person being fined one hundred dollars ($100).

(b) All moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be forwarded by the Central Falls municipal court to the city of Central Falls.