§ 8-16.1-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) “Attorney” means a resident of the state of Rhode Island who is licensed to practice law in the state of Rhode Island and who is a current member in good […]
§ 8-16.1-2. Judicial nominating commission. (a) There is hereby established an independent nonpartisan judicial nominating commission which shall consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be residents of the state of Rhode Island, and who shall be appointed as follows: (1) Within seven (7) days after June 2, 1994: (i) The speaker of […]
§ 8-16.1-3. Reimbursement. Members of the commission shall not be compensated but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the carrying out of their official duties by the department of administration. History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 42, § 1.
§ 8-16.1-4. Criteria for selection of best qualified nominees. (a) The commission shall consider, but is not limited to, the following factors in selecting the best qualified nominees: intellect, ability, temperament, impartiality, diligence, experience, maturity, education, publications, and record of public, community, and government service. Every person shall, at the time of consideration by the […]
§ 8-16.1-5. Nomination and appointment of supreme court justices. (a) The governor shall immediately notify the commission of any vacancy or prospective vacancy of a justice of the Rhode Island supreme court. The commission shall advertise for each vacancy and solicit prospective candidates and shall consider names submitted from any source. Within ninety (90) days […]
§ 8-16.1-6. Nomination and appointment of judges. (a) The governor shall immediately notify the commission of any vacancy or prospective vacancy of a judge of any state court other than the Rhode Island supreme court. The commission shall advertise for each vacancy and solicit prospective candidates and shall consider names submitted from any source. Within […]
§ 8-16.1-7. Tenure of justices. The justices of the supreme court, the superior court, the family court, the district court, the workers’ compensation court, and the traffic tribunal shall hold office during good behavior. History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 42, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 334, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 402, § 2.
