§ 42-30-3. Appointment of justices.
The governor shall appoint as many justices of the peace for the several towns and cities, as he or she may deem expedient; and every justice of the peace, so appointed, shall hold office for four (4) years.
History of Section.P.L. 1911, ch. 671, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 11; P.L. 1925, ch. 642, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 42-30-3; P.L. 1991, ch. 25, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 104, § 2; P.L. 2018, ch. 109, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace
Section 42-30-1. - Election of justices by town council.
Section 42-30-2. - Governor’s appointment power preserved.
Section 42-30-3. - Appointment of justices.
Section 42-30-4. - Certificate of engagement — Term of engagement.
Section 42-30-5. - Application for appointment.
Section 42-30-6. - [Repealed.]
Section 42-30-7. - Powers of justices.
Section 42-30-8. - [Repealed.]
Section 42-30-9. - [Repealed.]
Section 42-30-10. - Removal of justices, and commissioners.
Section 42-30-11. - Continuation of powers without reappointment.
Section 42-30-12. - [Repealed.]
Section 42-30-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 42-30-14. - [Repealed.]