Judicial selection in Rhode Island
| Judicial selection in Rhode Island | |
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| Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
| Method: | Comm. select., Gov. appt. with Senate confirmation |
| Term: | Life term |
| Rhode Island Superior Court | |
| Method: | Comm. select., Gov. appt. with Senate confirmation |
| Term: | Life term |
| Rhode Island Family Court | |
| Method: | Comm. select., Gov. appt. with Senate confirmation |
| Term: | Life term |
| Rhode Island District Court | |
| Method: | Comm. select., Gov. appt. with Senate confirmation |
| Term: | Life term |
Judicial selection in Rhode Island is performed using the merit method. The Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Commission makes the recommendations to the Governor for appointment.
Supreme Court
Justices of the Rhode Island Supreme Court are appointed to life terms by gubernatorial appointment from nominating commission with both house and senate confirmation.[1]
If a vacancy on the court occurs, gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission with both house and senate confirmation is required.[1]
The chief justice of the court serves a life term and is elected by the gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission with both house and senate confirmation.[1]
In order to join the court, an individual must meet the following qualifications: [1]
- be an attorney;
- be licensed in state;
- be a state bar member in good standing.
Superior Court
All other aspects are the same as the Rhode Island Supreme Court.[1]
See also
- State Supreme Court elections
- Campaign finance requirements for Rhode Island judicial elections
- Courts in Rhode Island
- All merit selection system extended for another year in Rhode Island
External links
- American Judicature Society, Judicial selection in Rhode Island
- American Judicature Society, History of Reform Efforts: Rhode Island
References
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