Rhode Island Constitution
Article X, § 7 — Wardens and justices of the peace
Rhode Island Const. art. X, § 7
Rhode Island Const. art. X, § 7 (Wardens and justices of the peace) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
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R.I. Const. art. X, § 7.
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The towns of New Shoreham and Jamestown may continue to elect their wardens as heretofore. The other towns and the city of Providence may elect such number of justices of the peace, resident therein, as they may deem proper. The jurisdiction of said justices and wardens shall be regulated by law. The justices shall be commissioned by the governor.
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