Section 8-4-18. – Powers of assistants in Providence and Bristol counties.
§ 8-4-18. Powers of assistants in Providence and Bristol counties. Each of the assistant clerks for the counties of Providence and Bristol shall aid his principal in the discharge of his duties and any act done by him or her, under direction of the clerk, in the line of duty of the clerk, shall have […]
Section 8-4-19. – Employment of clerical assistants in Kent, Washington, and Newport counties.
§ 8-4-19. Employment of clerical assistants in Kent, Washington, and Newport counties. The clerks of the superior courts within the counties of Kent, Washington, and Newport may employ such clerical assistance in their respective offices as they may deem necessary, and the general assembly shall annually appropriate such sum as it may deem necessary for […]
Section 8-4-20. – Custody of files and records.
§ 8-4-20. Custody of files and records. The files and records of the supreme court shall be in the custody of the clerk of the supreme court. The files and records now in the offices of the clerks of the superior court in the counties of Providence, Newport, Washington, and Kent, which were transferred to […]
Section 8-4-21. – General assistant clerks.
§ 8-4-21. General assistant clerks. The presiding justice of the superior court shall appoint four (4) general assistant clerks, who shall hold office until removed by the presiding justice. Each of the general assistant clerks may be designated by the presiding justice for service in assisting any of the clerks of the superior court for […]
Section 8-4-1. – Clerk of supreme court.
§ 8-4-1. Clerk of supreme court. There shall be a clerk of the supreme court, with an office in Providence. History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 48; G.L. 1909, ch. 276, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 326, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 499, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-4-1.
Section 8-4-15. – Removal of deputies — Compensation — Liability for misconduct or neglect.
§ 8-4-15. Removal of deputies — Compensation — Liability for misconduct or neglect. Each deputy clerk shall be removable at the pleasure of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court; and the supreme court clerk appointing him or her shall fix the amount of his or her compensation within the amount appropriated therefor and shall […]
Section 8-4-2. – Appointment and term of supreme court clerk.
§ 8-4-2. Appointment and term of supreme court clerk. In the month of April and every five (5) years thereafter, the chief justice of the supreme court with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a clerk of the supreme court. The person so appointed shall hold office until the first day of […]
Section 8-4-16. – Assistant supreme court clerks.
§ 8-4-16. Assistant supreme court clerks. The clerk of the supreme court shall appoint, with the approval of the court, not more than two (2) assistant clerks, who shall hold office until removed by the clerk or the court. History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 59; G.L. 1909, ch. 276, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 326, […]
Section 8-4-3. – Vacancy in office of clerk.
§ 8-4-3. Vacancy in office of clerk. In case of a vacancy in the office of the clerk of the supreme court from any cause, the chief justice shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy for the balance of the unexpired term and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. History of […]
Section 8-4-17. – Appointment of assistant superior court clerks — Employment of clerical assistance by the presiding justice.
§ 8-4-17. Appointment of assistant superior court clerks — Employment of clerical assistance by the presiding justice. (a) The presiding justice shall appoint as many assistant clerks as may be necessary, who shall hold office until removed by the presiding justice. (b) The presiding justice is hereby authorized and empowered to employ such clerical assistance […]