R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 8, ch. 16 – Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline | Midpage

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Chapter 8-16

R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 8, ch. 16

Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline

8-16-1Composition — Appointment 8-16-2Terms of the commissioners 8-16-3Meetings of the commission — Compensation 8-16-4Employment of personnel — Investigation of unfitness 8-16-4.1Subpoena powers of commission 8-16-4.2Discovery 8-16-4.3Compelling evidence in commission proceedings — Immunity 8-16-5Certification of recommendations to supreme court 8-16-6Review of commission’s recommendations by supreme court 8-16-6.1Suspension of judge pending review 8-16-7Power of the supreme court to discipline, suspend, or remove judges 8-16-7.1Confidentiality of supreme court review of recommendation of private reprimand 8-16-8Discipline of judges upon indictment or conviction for a crime 8-16-9Retirement of judges for incapacity or disability 8-16-10Disqualification from acting as a commissioner 8-16-11Papers and testimony privileged 8-16-12Rules of practice and procedure — Confidentiality of proceedings 8-16-13Closed meetings of the commission — Public hearings — Evidence to remain confidential until made public at hearing 8-16-13.1Related judicial proceedings — Confidentiality 8-16-14Reasonable counsel fees