Every judge accepting the office shall, within thirty (30) days after appointment, take the engagement provided in § 8-3-1 and shall file a written notice of his or her acceptance, together with proof of his engagement upon his or her commission, with the secretary of state.
Engagement and acceptance of appointment
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8-8., under Chapter 8-8 District Court.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-8-8.