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Rhode Island Superior Court
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Jurisdiction
This court holds the following jurisdiction:[1]
| “ | The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in the Rhode Island unified state court system, having original jurisdiction in all felony proceedings, in civil matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $10,000, and in matters of equity. Jurisdiction is concurrent with the District Court as to civil matters with amounts at issue from $5,000 - $10,000. The Superior Court also hears appeals on civil and criminal cases from the District Court. It has concurrent jurisdiction with the Supreme Court in issuing writs of habeas corpus and writs of mandamus. Any appeal from a decision rendered in Superior Court is taken directly to the Rhode Island Supreme Court.[2] | ” |
Selection method
- See also: Assisted appointment
The 22 judges of the Rhode Island Superior Court are appointed by the governor with help from a nominating commission. Appointees must be approved by the Rhode Island State Senate.[3]
Selection of the chief justice or judge
The chief judge of each court is also chosen by commission-selection, political appointment and legislature approval and, like other judges, serves in that capacity for life.[3]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[3]
- an attorney;
- licensed to practice law in the state; and
- a member of the state bar in good standing.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Rhode Island Judiciary, "KNOW YOUR COURTS," accessed May 19, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Rhode Island," archived October 3, 2014
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Rhode Island • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Rhode Island
State courts:
Rhode Island Supreme Court • Rhode Island Superior Court • Rhode Island District Court • Rhode Island Family Court • Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court • Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
State resources:
Courts in Rhode Island • Rhode Island judicial elections • Judicial selection in Rhode Island
