Rhode Island S2939 mandates that the family court's chief judge appoint magistrates following the judicial selection and nomination process in.

Rhode Island S2939 amends the family court's procedures for appointing magistrates. The chief judge must now appoint magistrates in accordance with the judicial selection and nomination process outlined in chapter 16.1 of title 8. This process requires the advice and consent of the senate. Magistrates, who assist the court in various duties, can be appointed for a term of ten years. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of magistrates, including hearing and ruling on cases, issuing subpoenas, and adjudicating contempt. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2939 mandates that the family court's chief judge appoint magistrates following the judicial selection and nomination process in.

Rhode Island S2939 amends the family court's procedures for appointing magistrates. The chief judge must now appoint magistrates in accordance with the judicial selection and nomination process outlined in chapter 16.1 of title 8. This process requires the advice and consent of the senate. Magistrates, who assist the court in various duties, can be appointed for a term of ten years. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of magistrates, including hearing and ruling on cases, issuing subpoenas, and adjudicating contempt. The act takes effect upon passage.