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Rhode Island General Laws Title 8. Courts and Civil Procedure--Courts § 8-16.1-1. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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