Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 8-1 – Supreme Court


§ 8-1-1	Composition – Effect of resignation or retirement on pending cases
§ 8-1-2	Jurisdiction and powers of court
§ 8-1-3	Written opinions
§ 8-1-4	Seal of court
§ 8-1-5	Reporter – Appointment and tenure
§ 8-1-6	Duties of reporter
§ 8-1-7	Printing of reports
§ 8-1-8	Distribution of reports – Payment of cost
§ 8-1-9	Judicial conference of Rhode Island

Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
seal: shall be construed to include an impression of the seal made with or without the use of wax or wafer on the paper. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-15