R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-6-7: Distress warrant on failure of city or town treasurer to deliver delinquent collector’s bond.

If any city or town treasurer shall neglect or refuse to deliver to the general treasurer any delinquent collector’s bond for suit, the general treasurer shall immediately issue a warrant of distress against the city or town treasurer, directed to the sheriff or his or her deputy of the county in which the city or town treasurer resides.