Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 152 - Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - Procedures and Rules of Practice
Section 152-RICR-00-00-1.1 - Composition - Appointment -Terms
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-27-19, the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee ("Committee") shall be appointed by the Supreme Court. Its members shall be thirteen (13) in number including the Clerk of the Supreme Court or his or her designee, eleven (11) members of the Rhode Island Bar, and one (1) member of the public.
B. The term of the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall be coterminous with his or her term of office. The other members of the Committee shall serve for terms of three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a second three (3) year term. The terms of Committee members serving at the time of adoption of these Rules shall remain in accordance with previous order of this Court.
C. The Court shall designate one (1) member of the Committee to serve as chairperson who shall direct the performance of such administrative duties as may be required to the discharge the duties of the Committee.
D. The Clerk of the Supreme Court or his or her designee shall serve as the Committee's clerk.