§ 8-16-12. Rules of practice and procedure — Confidentiality of proceedings.
The supreme court shall make and promulgate rules governing the practice and procedure under this chapter before the commission, and the supreme court shall insure the confidentiality of all proceedings involving complaints against a member of the judiciary, except for those proceedings that are expressly made public by this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 136, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 492, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-16 - Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline
Section 8-16-1. - Composition — Appointment.
Section 8-16-2. - Terms of the commissioners.
Section 8-16-3. - Meetings of the commission — Compensation.
Section 8-16-4. - Employment of personnel — Investigation of unfitness.
Section 8-16-4.1. - Subpoena powers of commission.
Section 8-16-4.2. - Discovery.
Section 8-16-4.3. - Compelling evidence in commission proceedings — Immunity.
Section 8-16-5. - Certification of recommendations to supreme court.
Section 8-16-6. - Review of commission’s recommendations by supreme court.
Section 8-16-6.1. - Suspension of judge pending review.
Section 8-16-7. - Power of the supreme court to discipline, suspend, or remove judges.
Section 8-16-7.1. - Confidentiality of supreme court review of recommendation of private reprimand.
Section 8-16-8. - Discipline of judges upon indictment or conviction for a crime.
Section 8-16-9. - Retirement of judges for incapacity or disability.
Section 8-16-10. - Disqualification from acting as a commissioner.
Section 8-16-11. - Papers and testimony privileged.
Section 8-16-12. - Rules of practice and procedure — Confidentiality of proceedings.
Section 8-16-13.1. - Related judicial proceedings — Confidentiality.