Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-3 – Counties
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| § 42-3-1 | Newport County |
| § 42-3-2 | Providence County |
| § 42-3-3 | Washington County |
| § 42-3-4 | Bristol County |
| § 42-3-5 | Kent County |
| § 42-3-6 | Jurisdiction over waters |
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-3 - Counties
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9