Rhode Island Supreme Court

Rhode Island Supreme Court
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Established1747 (colonial form) 1841, (current constitution)
JurisdictionRhode Island
LocationProvidence, Rhode Island
Composition methodAppointment by governor, legislative consent
Authorised byRhode Island Constitution
Appeals toSupreme Court of the United States
Number of positions5
WebsiteOfficial website
Chief Justice
CurrentlyPaul Suttell
SinceJuly 16, 2009

The Rhode Island Supreme Court is the court of last resort in the U.S. State of Rhode Island. The Court consists of a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices, all selected by the Governor of Rhode Island from candidates vetted by the Judicial Nominating Commission. Each justice enjoys lifetime tenure and no mandatory retirement age, similar to Federal judges. Justices may be removed only if impeached for improper conduct by a vote of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and convicted by trial in the Rhode Island Senate.