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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-62. - Articles of merger or consolidation.

§ 7-16-62. Articles of merger or consolidation.
(a)
After a plan of merger or consolidation is approved by all domestic constituent entities as provided in § 7-16-61, the surviving entity or the new entity shall deliver in duplicate to the secretary of state for filing articles of merger or consolidation duly executed by each constituent entity setting forth:
(1)
The identity of each constituent entity by name, type and state or other jurisdiction under whose laws it is organized or formed;
(2)
The plan of merger or consolidation;
(3)
The effective date of the merger or consolidation if later than the date of filing of the articles of merger or consolidation;
(4)
The identity of the surviving entity or the new entity by name, type and state or other jurisdiction under whose laws it is organized or formed; and
(5)
A statement that the plan of merger was authorized and approved by each constituent entity.
(b)
A merger or consolidation takes effect on the later of the effective date of the filing of the articles of merger or consolidation or the date set forth in the plan of merger or consolidation.
(c)
Articles of merger or consolidation shall act as a certificate of cancellation for each domestic limited partnership party to the merger or consolidation that is not the surviving entity or the new entity.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-64. - Merger or consolidation with foreign entity.

§ 7-16-64. Merger or consolidation with foreign entity.
(a)
Any merger or consolidation that includes a foreign limited liability company, foreign corporation or foreign limited partnership as a constituent entity is subject to the additional requirements that the merger or consolidation is permitted by the law of the state or jurisdiction under whose laws each foreign constituent entity is organized or formed and each foreign constituent entity complies with that law in effecting the merger or consolidation.
(b)
If the surviving entity or the new entity is to be governed by the laws of any jurisdiction other than this state, then the articles of merger or consolidation required by § 7-16-62 shall also set forth:
(1)
The agreement of the surviving entity or the new entity that it may be served with process in this state in any proceeding for enforcement of any obligation of any constituent entity party to the merger or consolidation that was organized under the laws of this state, as well as for enforcement of any obligation of the surviving entity or the new entity arising from the merger or consolidation; and
(2)
The irrevocable appointment of the secretary of state as an agent for service of process in the proceeding, and the surviving entity or the new entity shall specify the address to which a copy of the process shall be mailed to it by the secretary of state.
(c)
The effect of the merger or consolidation in which the surviving entity or the new entity is to be governed by the laws of any jurisdiction other than this state, shall be the same as provided in § 7-16-63, except insofar as the laws of the other jurisdiction provide otherwise.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 346, § 15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-66. - Annual report of domestic and foreign limited liability companies.

§ 7-16-66. Annual report of domestic and foreign limited liability companies.
(a)
Each domestic limited liability company and each foreign limited liability company authorized to transact business in this state, shall file, between the first day of February and the first day of May in each year following the calendar year in which its original articles of organization or application for registration were filed with the secretary of state, an annual report setting forth:
(1)
The name and address of the principal office of the limited liability company;
(2)
The state or other jurisdiction under the laws of which it is formed;
(3)
[Deleted by P.L. 2021, ch. 137, §  3 and P.L. 2021, ch. 138, § 3.]
(4)
The current mailing address of the limited liability company and the name or title of a person to whom communications may be directed;
(5)
A brief statement of the character of the business in which the limited liability company is actually engaged in this state; and
(6)
Any additional information required by the secretary of state.
(7)
[Deleted by P.L. 2021, ch. 137, § 3 and P.L. 2021, ch. 138, § 3.]
(b)
The information in the annual report shall be given as of the date of the execution of the report. It shall be executed by an authorized person of the domestic limited liability company and by a person with authority to do so under the laws of the state or other jurisdiction of organization of a foreign limited liability company. Proof to the satisfaction of the secretary of state that prior to May 1 the report was deposited in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, properly addressed, with postage prepaid, is deemed to be timely filed.
(c)
If the secretary of state finds that the annual report conforms to the requirements of this chapter, the secretary of state shall file the report. If the secretary of state finds that it does not conform, the secretary of state shall promptly return the report to the limited liability company for any necessary corrections, in which event the penalties subsequently prescribed for failure to file the report within the time previously provided do not apply if the report is corrected to conform to the requirements of this chapter and returned to the secretary of state within thirty (30) days from the date on which it was mailed to the limited liability company by the secretary of state.
(d)
Each limited liability company, domestic or foreign, that fails or refuses to file its annual report for any year within thirty (30) days after the time prescribed by this chapter is subject to a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 171, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 240, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 188, § 5; P.L. 2007, ch. 97, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 108, § 1; P.L. 2021, ch. 137, § 3, effective January 1, 2022; P.L. 2021, ch. 138, § 3, effective January 1, 2022.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-67. - Filing of returns with the tax administrator — Annual charge.

§ 7-16-67. Filing of returns with the tax administrator — Annual charge.
(a)
A return, in the form and containing the information as the tax administrator may prescribe, shall be filed with the tax administrator by the limited liability company:
(1)
In case the fiscal year of the limited liability company is the calendar year, on or before the fifteenth day of March in the year following the close of the fiscal year; and
(2)
In case the fiscal year of the limited liability company is not a calendar year, on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of the fiscal year.
(b)
For tax years on or after January 1, 2016, a return, in the form and containing the information as the tax administrator may prescribe, shall be filed with the tax administrator by the limited liability company and shall be filed on or before the date a federal tax return is due to be filed, without regard to extension.
(c)
An annual charge shall be due on the filing of the limited liability company’s return filed with the tax administrator and shall be paid to the division of taxation as follows:
(1)
If the limited liability company is treated as a corporation for purposes of federal income taxation, it shall pay the taxes as provided in chapters 11 and 12 [repealed] of title 44; or
(2)
If the limited liability company is not treated as a corporation for purposes of federal income taxation, it shall pay a fee in an amount equal to the minimum tax imposed upon a corporation under § 44-11-2(e). The due date for a limited liability company that is not treated as a corporation for purposes of federal income taxation shall be on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the fiscal year.
(d)
For tax years on or after January 1, 2016, a return, in the form and containing the information as the tax administrator may prescribe, shall be filed with the tax administrator by the limited liability company and shall be filed on or before the date a federal tax return is due to be filed, without regard to extension.
(e)
The annual charge is delinquent if not paid by the due date for the filing of the return and an addition of one hundred dollars ($100) to the charge is then due.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 19, § 3; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 13, § 6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-67.1. - Revocation of articles or authority to transact business for nonpayment of fee.

§ 7-16-67.1. Revocation of articles or authority to transact business for nonpayment of fee.
(a)
The tax administrator may, after July 15 of each year, make up a list of all limited liability companies that have failed to pay the fee defined in § 7-16-67 for one year after the fee became due and payable, and the failure is not the subject of a pending appeal. The tax administrator shall certify to the correctness of the list. Upon receipt of the certified list, the secretary of state may initiate revocation proceedings as defined in § 7-16-41.
(b)
With respect to any information provided by the division of taxation to the secretary of state pursuant to this chapter, the secretary of state, together with the employees or agents thereof, shall be subject to all state and federal tax confidentiality laws applying to the division of taxation and the officers, agents, and employees thereof, and which restrict the acquisition, use, storage, dissemination, or publication of confidential taxpayer data.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 371, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 376, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-68. - Limited liability company property.

§ 7-16-68. Limited liability company property.
Real and personal property owned, purchased, or leased by a limited liability company shall be held, owned, and conveyed in the limited liability company name. Instruments and documents providing for the acquisition, mortgage or disposition of property of the limited liability company are valid and binding on the limited liability company if executed by one or more managers of a limited liability company having a manager or managers or one or more members of a limited liability company in which management has been retained in the members.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 171, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-69. - Certificates and certified copies to be received in evidence.

§ 7-16-69. Certificates and certified copies to be received in evidence.
All certificates issued by the secretary of state in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and all copies of documents filed in the secretary of state’s office in accordance with the provisions of this chapter when certified by the secretary of state, shall be taken and received in all courts.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-70. - Parties to actions.

§ 7-16-70. Parties to actions.
A member of a limited iability company is not a proper party to proceedings by or against a limited iability company, except for an action brought under § 7-16-56 and except where the object is to enforce a member’s right against or liability to the limited iability company.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-71. - Unauthorized assumption of powers.

§ 7-16-71. Unauthorized assumption of powers.
All persons who assume to act as a limited lability company without authority to do so are jointly and severally liable for all debts and liabilities.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-72. - Severability.

§ 7-16-72. Severability.
If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. To this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-73. - Construction with other laws.

§ 7-16-73. Construction with other laws.
(a)
Unless the provisions of this chapter or the context indicate otherwise, each reference in the general laws to a “person” is deemed to include a limited liability company, and each reference to a “corporation”, except for references in the Rhode Island Business and Nonprofit Corporation Acts, and except with respect to taxation, is deemed to include a limited liability company.
(b)
As to taxation, a domestic or foreign limited liability company shall be treated in the same manner as it is treated under federal income tax law.
(c)
If a domestic or foreign limited liability company is treated as a partnership for purposes of federal income taxation:
(1)
Any member of the limited liability company during any part of the limited liability company’s taxable year shall file a Rhode Island income tax return and shall include in Rhode Island gross income that portion of the limited liability company’s Rhode Island income allocable to the member’s interest in the limited liability company.
(2)
Any member of the limited liability company who is a non-resident shall execute and forward to the limited liability company before the original due date of the Rhode Island limited liability company return an agreement that states that the member will file a Rhode Island income tax return and pay income tax on the non-resident member’s share of the limited liability company’s income that was derived from or attributable to sources within this state, and the agreement shall be attached to the limited liability company’s Rhode Island return for the taxable year.
(3)
In the event that the non-resident member’s executed agreement is not attached to the Rhode Island limited liability company return or the agreement set forth above is attached to the limited liability company return and subsequently the non-resident member fails to file a timely income tax return, then within thirty (30) days of the date of notice by the Tax Administrator to the limited liability company, the limited liability company shall remit to the Tax Administrator the non-resident member’s tax on the member’s share of the limited liability company’s income that was derived from or attributable to sources within this state, which tax shall be computed at the statutory rate applicable to corporations.
(4)
A non-resident member is required to file a Rhode Island income tax return even though the member’s only source of Rhode Island income was that member’s share of the limited liability company’s income that was derived from or attributable to sources within this state, and the amount of remittance by the limited liability company on behalf of the non-resident member shall be allowed as a credit against that member’s Rhode Island income tax liability.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-74. - Forms to be furnished by secretary of state.

§ 7-16-74. Forms to be furnished by secretary of state.
All documents required by this chapter to be filed in the office of the secretary of state shall be made on forms that shall be prescribed by the secretary of state. Forms for all documents to be filed in the office of the secretary of state may be furnished by the secretary of state upon request, but their use, unless otherwise specifically prescribed in this chapter, is not mandatory.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-75. - Reservation of power.

§ 7-16-75. Reservation of power.
The general assembly shall at all times have power to prescribe any regulations, provisions and limitations that it deems advisable, which regulations, provisions and limitations are binding on any limited liability companies subject to the provisions of this chapter, and the general assembly has power to amend, repeal or modify this chapter at pleasure.
History of Section.
P.L. 1992, ch. 280, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 7 - Corporations, Associations and Partnerships › Chapter 7-16 - The Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act › Section 7-16-76. - Low-profit limited liability company.

§ 7-16-76. Low-profit limited liability company.
(a)
A low-profit limited liability company shall at all times significantly further the accomplishment of one or more charitable or educational purposes within the meaning of § 170(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c)(2)(B), or its successor, and would not have been formed but for the entity’s relationship to the accomplishment of charitable or educational purposes.
(b)
A limited liability company that intends to qualify as a low-profit limited liability company pursuant to the provisions of this section shall so indicate in its articles of organization, shall organize under the provisions of § 7-16-6, and shall further state that:
(1)
No significant purpose of the entity is the production of income or the appreciation of property; provided, however, that the fact that an entity produces significant income or capital appreciation shall not, in the absence of other factors, be conclusive evidence of a significant purpose involving the production of income or the appreciation of property.
(2)
No purpose of the entity is to accomplish one or more political or legislative purposes within the meaning of § 170(c)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c)(2)(D), or its successor.
(c)
If an entity that met the requirements of this section at its formation at any time ceases to satisfy any one of the requirements, it shall immediately cease to be a low-profit limited liability company, but by continuing to meet all the other requirements of this chapter, will continue to exist as a limited liability company. The name of the entity must be changed to be in conformance with § 7-16-9.
(d)
Nothing in this section shall prevent a limited liability company that is not organized under it from electing a charitable or educational purpose in whole or in part for doing business under this chapter.
(e)
Except as otherwise provided in this section, all provisions of the Rhode Island Limited Liability Act, chapter 16 of this title, applicable to domestic limited liability companies are applicable to low-profit limited liability companies.
History of Section.
P.L. 2011, ch. 67, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 79, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-1. - Composition — Effect of resignation or retirement on pending cases.

§ 8-1-1. Composition — Effect of resignation or retirement on pending cases.
The supreme court shall consist of a chief justice and four (4) associate justices; provided, however, that whenever any justice of the supreme court shall cease to be a justice thereof by reason of resignation or retirement, the resigned or retired justice shall be eligible to exercise the function of a justice of the supreme court for the purpose of participating in rendering decisions in all causes argued to the court prior to the resignation or retirement of the justice. The provisions of this section shall be interpreted and construed liberally, for the purpose of accomplishing the purpose thereof.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 272, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 322, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 495, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-1; P.L. 1973, ch. 14, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-2. - Jurisdiction and powers of court.

§ 8-1-2. Jurisdiction and powers of court.
The supreme court shall have general supervision of all courts of inferior jurisdiction to correct and prevent errors and abuses therein when no other remedy is expressly provided; it may issue writs of habeas corpus, of error, certiorari, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and all other extraordinary and prerogative writs and processes necessary for the furtherance of justice and the due administration of the law; it may entertain informations in the nature of quo warranto and petitions in equity to determine title to any office; it shall have jurisdiction of petitions for trials and new trials, as provided by law, of bills of exceptions, appeals and certifications to the supreme court, and special cases in which parties having adversary interests concur in stating questions for the opinion of the court as provided by law; and it shall by general or special rules regulate the admission of attorneys to practice in all the courts of the state.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 272, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 322, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 495, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-3. - Written opinions.

§ 8-1-3. Written opinions.
The supreme court shall render written opinions in all cases decided by it wherein points of law, pleading, or practice have arisen which are novel or of sufficient importance to warrant written opinions. A supreme court administrative assistant shall prepare and file with the clerk of the court the original paper copy and an electronic copy of each opinion or rescript; the clerk shall then distribute copies for the use of the reporter, and one for each of the parties involved in the cause in which the opinion or rescript is given not less than two (2) hours prior to the posting of the opinion on the supreme court website. Thereafter, the clerk shall post a copy of the opinion on the supreme court website.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 3; G.L. 1909, ch. 272, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 322, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 495, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-3; P.L. 1977, ch. 79, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 144, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 273, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-4. - Seal of court.

§ 8-1-4. Seal of court.
The supreme court shall have a seal, which shall contain the words “SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND”, and such device as the court shall adopt.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 36; G.L. 1909, ch. 274, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 324, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 497, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-4; P.L. 2021, ch. 77, § 1, effective June 23, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 78, § 1, effective June 23, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-5. - Reporter — Appointment and tenure.

§ 8-1-5. Reporter — Appointment and tenure.
The supreme court shall appoint a reporter of the decisions and opinions of the court, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the court.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 63; G.L. 1909, ch. 277, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 327, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 502, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-6. - Duties of reporter.

§ 8-1-6. Duties of reporter.
The reporter shall make true reports of all cases in which written opinions have been rendered, and of all decisions and rescripts of the court which he or she may deem to be important and useful, and also all such matters as the court may order to be reported.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 64; G.L. 1909, ch. 277, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 327, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 502, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-6.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-7. - Printing of reports.

§ 8-1-7. Printing of reports.
The reporter shall, as often as he or she has material for a printed volume of not less than six hundred (600) pages, notify the state purchasing agent, and the agent shall call for competitive bids for printing and binding the volume and shall award the contracts therefor to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall publish the material, with an index prepared by the reporter, in a bound volume to be known as the Rhode Island Reports.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 65; G.L. 1909, ch. 277, § 3; P.L. 1913, ch. 911, § 1; P.L. 1922, ch. 2177, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 327, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 502, § 3; P.L. 1939, ch. 659, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-7.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-8. - Distribution of reports — Payment of cost.

§ 8-1-8. Distribution of reports — Payment of cost.
Whenever the reporter shall cause to be published, as provided in § 8-1-7, an edition of a volume of reports, he or she may retain for his or her own use twenty-five (25) copies. The remainder of the edition he or she shall deliver to the secretary of state, and shall assign to the secretary of state, for the use of the state, the copyright of the volume, if it shall have been copyrighted. Upon the delivery, and upon the assignment in case of a copyright, the state controller shall draw his or her order upon the general treasurer for the cost of the edition upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers authenticated by the reporter and approved by the state purchasing agent.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 68; G.L. 1909, ch. 277, § 6; redesignated § 4 by P.L. 1913, ch. 911, § 2; P.L. 1922, ch. 2177, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 327, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 502, § 4; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 65; G.L. 1956, § 8-1-8.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1 - Supreme Court › Section 8-1-9. - Judicial conference of Rhode Island.

§ 8-1-9. Judicial conference of Rhode Island.
There is hereby established a judicial conference to be known as the judicial conference of Rhode Island, consisting of all the justices of the supreme, superior, and district courts and the family court of the state and of such other members as the supreme court may from time to time determine, for the consideration of matters relating to judicial business, the improvement of the judicial system, and the administration of justice. The supreme court shall by rule provide for the organization and conduct of the conference. The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as shall be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her order on the general treasurer for the payment of such sum, or so much thereof, as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of duly authenticated vouchers approved by the presiding justice.
History of Section.
G.L., § 8-1-9, as enacted by P.L. 1962, ch. 12, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-1.1 - Selection of Supreme Court Justices [Repealed.] › Section 8-1.1-1 - — 8-1.1-9. Repealed.

§ 8-1.1-1 — 8-1.1-9. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1977, ch. 155, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1994, ch. 42, § 2, effective upon ratification of a constitutional amendment to R.I. Const., art. X, §§ 4 and 5. The constitutional amendments were ratified by a majority of the voters in the election held November 8, 1994.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-1. - Composition.

§ 8-2-1. Composition.
There shall be a superior court which shall consist of a presiding justice and twenty-one (21) associate justices.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 1; P.L. 1913, ch. 906, § 1; P.L. 1922, ch. 2157, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 1; P.L. 1930, ch. 1554, § 1; P.L. 1935, ch. 2254, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-1; P.L. 1968, ch. 179, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 85, § 2; P.L. 1976, ch. 252, § 2; P.L. 1980, ch. 53, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 404, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 24, § 7; P.L. 1993, ch. 99, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 358, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 23, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-1.1. - Repealed.

§ 8-2-1.1. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 404, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 24, § 7; P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 65, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1993, ch. 99, § 2, effective July 14, 1993.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-1.2. - Repealed.

§ 8-2-1.2. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1994, ch. 358, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 23, § 2, effective July 1, 1995.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-2. - Repealed.

§ 8-2-2. Repealed.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 5; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 2; P.L. 1930, ch. 1504, § 1; P.L. 1935, ch. 2254, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-2; P.L. 1977, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 97, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1994, ch. 42, § 3, effective June 2, 1994.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-3. - Time and place of holding court.

§ 8-2-3. Time and place of holding court.
A superior court shall be held at such times and places as shall be appointed by law, by such of the justices thereof as shall be designated from time to time by the presiding justice.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 6; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-4. - Presiding justice as administrative judge.

§ 8-2-4. Presiding justice as administrative judge.
The presiding justice of the superior court shall be the administrative judge. He or she shall be the administrative head of the superior court and have supervision and control of the calendars and of the assignment of justices. All court stenographers and secretaries shall be under his or her supervision. It shall be his or her duty to gather such statistics as shall reflect accurately the work of the court for the information of the court and such other use as he or she may deem expedient.
History of Section.
G.L., ch. 496, § 3, as enacted by P.L. 1952, ch. 3030, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-4; P.L. 1968, ch. 179, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-5. - Repealed.

§ 8-2-5. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L., ch. 496, § 3, as enacted by P.L. 1952, ch. 3030, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-5); Repealed by P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 5.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-6. - Recommendations by administrative judge to chief justice.

§ 8-2-6. Recommendations by administrative judge to chief justice.
The administrative judge shall also be charged with the general responsibility for making any recommendations to the chief justice that he or she may believe important concerning the work of the superior court or any officers in any way connected therewith.
History of Section.
G.L., ch. 496, § 3, as enacted by P.L. 1952, ch. 3030, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-6; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-7. - Information requests by administrative judge.

§ 8-2-7. Information requests by administrative judge.
The judges of the superior court shall comply with all requests made by the administrative judge for information and statistical data bearing on the state of the dockets of the court and such other information as may reflect the business, and the state of business, transacted by them.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938 ch. 496, § 27; P.L. 1952, ch. 3030, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-7; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-8. - Repealed.

§ 8-2-8. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1942, ch. 1233, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-8; Repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 222, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 377, § 4, effective June 28, 2002.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-9. - Repealed.

§ 8-2-9. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1942, ch. 1233, § 2; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-9; Repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 222, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 377, § 4, effective June 28, 2002.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-10. - Repealed.

§ 8-2-10. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1942, ch. 1233, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-10; Repealed by P.L. 2002, ch. 222, § 3; P.L. 2002, ch. 377, § 4, effective June 28, 2002.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-11. - Administrative clerk.

§ 8-2-11. Administrative clerk.
There shall be an administrative clerk in the superior court, who shall be appointed by the presiding justice in his or her capacity as administrative judge and who shall hold office at the pleasure of the administrative judge. The clerk shall perform such duties and attend to such matters as may be assigned to him or her by the administrative judge.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 26; P.L. 1952, ch. 3030, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-11; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-12. - Seal of superior court.

§ 8-2-12. Seal of superior court.
The superior court shall have a seal in each of the counties of Providence, Newport, Kent, and Washington, which shall contain the words “SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND”, with the name of the county in which the seal belongs, and also such device as the justices of the court, or a majority of them, shall adopt.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 36; G.L. 1909, ch. 274, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 324, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 497, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-12; P.L. 2021, ch. 77, § 2, effective June 23, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 78, § 2, effective June 23, 2021.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-13. - Exclusive jurisdiction of equity actions.

§ 8-2-13. Exclusive jurisdiction of equity actions.
The superior court shall, except as otherwise provided by law, have exclusive original jurisdiction of suits and proceedings of an equitable character and of statutory proceedings following the course of equity; provided, however, that every probate court shall have the power, concurrent with the superior court, to replace, remove, or fill any vacancy of any trustee under a trust established under a will, or to effect tax minimization or estate planning under § 33-15-37.1. If an action is brought in the superior court which represents an attempt in good faith to invoke the jurisdiction conferred by this section, the superior court shall have jurisdiction of all other actions arising out of the same transaction or occurrence, provided the other actions are joined with the action so brought or are subsequently made a part thereof under applicable procedural rules, and the court may retain jurisdiction over the other actions even though the initial action fails for want of equity jurisdiction.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 6; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-13; P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 2; P.L. 1966, ch. 1, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 110, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-13.1. - Retaining equity jurisdiction during arbitration.

§ 8-2-13.1. Retaining equity jurisdiction during arbitration.
Notwithstanding the existence of any agreement providing for the resolution of disputes, contract violations, or grievances by way of arbitration or other statutory means, the superior court shall have equity jurisdiction to issue temporary restraining orders and injunctions to maintain the status quo as it existed prior to the action which is the subject matter of the dispute pending resolution of the matter through arbitration and/or statutory means. The court’s decision to grant or not to grant a temporary restraining order and/or injunction shall not be considered by the arbitrator in resolving the dispute.
History of Section.
P.L. 1988, ch. 487, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-14. - Jurisdiction of actions at law.

§ 8-2-14. Jurisdiction of actions at law.
(a)
The superior court shall have original jurisdiction of all actions at law where title to real estate or some right or interest therein is in issue, except actions for possession of tenements let or held at will or by sufferance; and shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of all other actions at law in which the amount in controversy shall exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and shall also have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in all other actions at law in which the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) and does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000); provided, that the plaintiff shall not recover costs unless he or she shall recover in such action not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or unless the action is one in which the title to real estate or some right or interest therein is in question, or unless in the discretion of the court, on motion, costs are awarded. If an action is brought in the superior court which is within the jurisdiction conferred by this section, the superior court shall have jurisdiction of all other actions arising out of the same transaction or occurrence, provided the other actions are joined with the action within the jurisdiction conferred by this section or are subsequently made a part thereof under applicable procedural rules.
(b)
The superior court shall also have concurrent original jurisdiction, with the probate courts, of the change of names of those persons eighteen (18) years of age or older who have been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 10; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 7; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 7; P.L. 1929, ch. 1331, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-14; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 1; P.L. 1969, ch. 239, § 3; P.L. 1981, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 326, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-15. - Criminal jurisdiction.

§ 8-2-15. Criminal jurisdiction.
The superior court shall have original jurisdiction of all crimes, offenses, and misdemeanors, except as otherwise provided by law, and shall sentence all persons found guilty before it to the punishment prescribed by law. All indictments found by grand juries shall be returned into the court.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 11; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-15.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-16. - Jurisdiction of motions for new trial and extraordinary writs.

§ 8-2-16. Jurisdiction of motions for new trial and extraordinary writs.
The superior court shall have jurisdiction of such motions for new trials as may be provided by law, and concurrently with the supreme court shall have jurisdiction of writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, and informations in the nature of quo warranto.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-16.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-17. - Jurisdiction of appeals, statutory proceedings, and probate matters.

§ 8-2-17. Jurisdiction of appeals, statutory proceedings, and probate matters.
The superior court shall have jurisdiction of such appeals and statutory proceedings as may be provided by law, and may exercise general probate jurisdiction in all cases brought before it on appeal from probate courts, or when such jurisdiction is properly involved in suits in equity.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 13; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 10; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-17.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-18 - — 8-2-22. Repealed.

§ 8-2-18 — 8-2-22. Repealed.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 26; P.L. 1935, ch. 2254, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 25; Repealed by P.L. 1961, ch. 73, § 20.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-23. - One justice quorum — Two or more sitting together.

§ 8-2-23. One justice quorum — Two or more sitting together.
Any one justice of the superior court shall be a quorum for all purposes, except as otherwise provided; but the court may, when so ordered by the presiding justice, be held for any purpose by two (2) or more justices, to be designated as provided in § 8-2-4.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 7; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-23.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-24. - Simultaneous sessions.

§ 8-2-24. Simultaneous sessions.
Superior courts may be held, with or without juries, by different justices at the same time and in different places in the same county or in different counties.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 5; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-24.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-25. - Powers of supreme court justice in vacation.

§ 8-2-25. Powers of supreme court justice in vacation.
Any justice of the supreme court may exercise in the vacation of the superior court all the powers which may be exercised during such time by a justice of the superior court.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 17; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 14; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-25.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-26. - Power of justice after retirement, resignation, or elevation.

§ 8-2-26. Power of justice after retirement, resignation, or elevation.
Whenever any justice of the superior court shall cease to be a justice thereof by reason of elevation to the supreme court, resignation, or retirement, he or she shall have the power to exercise the function of a justice of the superior court for the purpose of rendering a decision or completing any matter pending before him or her as justice of the superior court at the time of the elevation, resignation, or retirement. The provisions of this section shall be interpreted and construed liberally, for the purpose of accomplishing the purpose thereof.
History of Section.
G.L. 1923, ch. 324, § 10; P.L. 1935, ch. 2208, §§ 1, 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 497, §§ 10, 11; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-26.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-27. - Venue — Consolidation of actions.

§ 8-2-27. Venue — Consolidation of actions.
(a)
Any civil cause or any question of law or fact therein may, by consent of the parties and with approval of the court, be tried and determined in any county. When civil actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending in different counties, the court may in the interest of convenience order any such action transferred to another county for the purpose of consolidating the actions for trial.
(b)
Any civil cause may be referred from one county to another by the presiding justice of the court in the interest of obtaining a more speedy trial.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 14; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 11; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-27; P.L. 1966, ch. 1, § 2; P.L. 1968, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-28. - Transfer of papers between counties.

§ 8-2-28. Transfer of papers between counties.
The superior court may order the papers in any cause to be sent from one county to another; and in matters heard in any county other than that in which the cause was entered, the court shall certify the proceedings to the clerk of the court in the county in which the cause was entered, and shall send to the clerk all the papers therein to be kept on file in his or her office and there recorded.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 15; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 12; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-28.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts › Chapter 8-2 - Superior Court › Section 8-2-29. - Grounds for change of venue.

§ 8-2-29. Grounds for change of venue.
Whenever it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the superior court, as provided in § 8-2-30, by either party to any civil action, suit, or proceeding now or hereafter pending therein, that by reason of local prejudice or other cause the parties to the action or proceeding, or either of them, cannot have a full, fair, and impartial trial in the court for the county where the action shall have been commenced or shall be pending, the court shall order the cause to be removed for trial to such other county as shall be deemed most fair and equitable for the parties.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 24; G.L. 1909, ch. 273, § 21; G.L. 1923, ch. 323, § 21; G.L. 1938, ch. 496, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 8-2-29; P.L. 1972, ch. 169, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 6.