§ 33-22-11. Notice by advertisement.
In all cases in which notice is required and special provision is not made for it, it shall be given by advertisement of a notice once a week for at least two (2) weeks, the first advertisement to be published at least fourteen (14) days before the first of any hearing dates contained in such notice, in a newspaper printed in English and published or previously published in the county and presently distributed in the city or town or in a newspaper having general circulation within the county in which the matter is to be acted upon, as the probate court by general rule or special order may designate for that purpose; provided, however, that when a probate court shall give, or order to be given, notice by advertisement in a newspaper that has furnished the court with a definite schedule of prices for this advertising, the court shall require the cost of the advertising to be paid to the clerk of the court in advance, and the court shall pay over each month to the newspaper the sums so paid in, upon proof that the notice has been advertised as ordered; provided, however, that any advertisement affecting probate matters in the town of New Shoreham shall be given in a newspaper printed in English and published or previously published in the county and presently distributed in the counties of Washington and/or Providence.
History of Section.C.P.A. 1905, § 768; G.L. 1909, ch. 309, § 5; G.L. 1916, ch. 1357, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 360, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 571, § 7; P.L. 1947, ch. 1913, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-22-11; P.L. 1963, ch. 84, § 4; P.L. 1969, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 573, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 351, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 365, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 398, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 407, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-22 - Practice in Probate Courts
Section 33-22-2. - Contents of petition for probate or administration.
Section 33-22-3. - Notice given by petitioner on filing of petition and hearing.
Section 33-22-5. - Waiver of notice.
Section 33-22-6. - Additional notice given — Failure to comply.
Section 33-22-7. - Proceedings in which notice given by court.
Section 33-22-9. - Notice of account containing credit for sale or mortgage of real estate.
Section 33-22-10. - Notice in discretion of court.
Section 33-22-11. - Notice by advertisement.
Section 33-22-12. - Notice by service or mail.
Section 33-22-13. - Advertisement in foreign language newspaper or other notice.
Section 33-22-14. - Findings of court as to notice.
Section 33-22-15. - Dispensation with notice by assent of parties.
Section 33-22-16. - Probate forms.
Section 33-22-17. - Representation of unborn, unascertained, and incompetent persons.
Section 33-22-18. - Administration of oaths.
Section 33-22-19.1. - Record of probate court proceedings.
Section 33-22-19.2. - Hearings in probate courts — Evidence and discovery.
Section 33-22-20. - Deposit of money paid into registry.
Section 33-22-21. - Fees enumerated — Hearing date to be noted on receipt.
Section 33-22-22. - Fees excused on veterans’ guardianships.
Section 33-22-25. - Payment of fees into local treasury — Power to provide for fixed salaries.
Section 33-22-27. - Execution for cost and fees.
Section 33-22-28. - Name change.
Section 33-22-29. - Local rules of probate court.
Section 33-22-30. - Probate court docket and special sessions.