Rhode Island General Laws 8-7-7. Adjournment in absence of quorum or presiding justice
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In the absence of a quorum of the supreme court, the justices in attendance may adjourn. In case of the absence of any justice of the superior court from any trial pending before him or her, any other justice of the court may adjourn the trial.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 44; G.L. 1909, ch. 275, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 325, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 498, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 8-7-7.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 8-7-7
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.