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.