Rhode Island H8045 mandates the family court's chief judge to appoint magistrates following the judicial selection and nomination process.

Rhode Island H8045 requires the chief judge of the family court to appoint magistrates according to the judicial selection and nomination process outlined in chapter 16.1 of title 8. This bill mandates that the appointment process includes the advice and consent of the senate. Magistrates, who assist the court in various proceedings, will have their powers and duties prescribed in their appointment order. This act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8045 mandates the family court's chief judge to appoint magistrates following the judicial selection and nomination process.

Rhode Island H8045 requires the chief judge of the family court to appoint magistrates according to the judicial selection and nomination process outlined in chapter 16.1 of title 8. This bill mandates that the appointment process includes the advice and consent of the senate. Magistrates, who assist the court in various proceedings, will have their powers and duties prescribed in their appointment order. This act takes effect upon passage.