§ 42-30-1 Election of justices by town council
§ 42-30-2 Governor’s appointment power preserved
§ 42-30-3 Appointment of justices
§ 42-30-4 Certificate of engagement – Term of engagement
§ 42-30-5 Application for appointment
§ 42-30-7 Powers of justices
§ 42-30-10 Removal of justices, and commissioners
§ 42-30-11 Continuation of powers without reappointment
lawyer at desk

Ask a business law question, get an answer ASAP!
Thousands of highly rated, verified business lawyers.
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-30 - Justices of the Peace

  • justice of the peace: include warden of the peace and the words "district court" include warden's court. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-14
  • person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
  • 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