2015 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure–Courts
Chapter 8-16.1 - Judicial Selection
Section 8-16.1-1 - Definitions.

RI Gen L § 8-16.1-1 (2015) What's This?

§ 8-16.1-1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

(1) "Attorney" means a resident of the state of Rhode Island who is licensed to practice law in the state of Rhode Island and who is a current member in good standing of the Rhode Island bar association; and

(2) "Member of the general public" means a person who is a resident of the state of Rhode Island and who is not a licensed member of any bar association.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1994, ch. 42, § 1.)

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