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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The seven (7) electors to be named by the governor shall have the following qualifications:
(1)(i) One of the qualified electors shall be a psychologist or a physician who is professionally qualified in the field of psychiatry or neurology;
(ii) One shall be a member in good standing of the Rhode Island bar;
(iii) One shall be a person who is professionally trained in correctional work or in some closely related general field as a social work; and
(iv) One shall be a law enforcement officer;
(2) All of the qualified electors shall be individuals who shall also have shown an interest in social welfare problems.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 13. Criminals--Correctional Institutions § 13-8-2. Qualifications of board members - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-13-criminals-correctional-institutions/ri-gen-laws-sect-13-8-2/
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