Rhode Island § 42-30-1 § 42-30-1. Election of justices by town council.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-30-1 — § 42-30-1. Election of justices by town council.

Rhode Island § 42-30-1

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-30Justices of the Peace

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-30-1 (2026).

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§ 42-30-1. Election of justices by town council.
The town or city council of any town or city of this state may appoint and fix the
            terms of justices of the peace, and no justice of the peace shall be elected by the
            qualified electors in any town or city at any regular or special election held for
            the purpose of electing officers of the town or city, or otherwise.
         

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§ 42-30-1. Election of justices by town council.

The town or city council of any town or city of this state may appoint and fix the terms of justices of the peace, and no justice of the peace shall be elected by the qualified electors in any town or city at any regular or special election held for the purpose of electing officers of the town or city, or otherwise.