§ 8-7-1 Supreme court sessions
§ 8-7-2 Sessions of superior court
§ 8-7-3 Superior court motion days
§ 8-7-7 Adjournment in absence of quorum or presiding justice
§ 8-7-8 Adjournment of superior court by clerk
§ 8-7-10 Superior court always open for business
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 8-7 - Sessions of Supreme and Superior Courts

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.