§ 8-16-3. Meetings of the commission — Compensation.
(a) The commission shall meet at such times and places as are necessary to discharge the duties made incumbent upon it under the provisions of this chapter. It shall meet at least once a year in the month of May and shall make an annual report of expenditures to the governor. Nine (9) members shall constitute a quorum of the commission and determinations shall be made by a majority vote of those present, except that recommendations to the supreme court shall be made by an affirmative vote of at least nine (9) members of the commission.
(b) All commissioners shall serve without compensation; provided, however, that while away from their homes or regular places of employment and engaged in carrying out their duties as members of the commission, they shall be allowed travel expenses, including meals and lodging, that are authorized by law for persons in the service of this state.
History of Section.P.L. 1974, ch. 136, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 319, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 63, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 171, § 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.