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R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-23-1. Commission created — Composition
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A commission is created to be known as the criminal law advisory commission and to consist of seven (7) members who shall be qualified electors of the state, six (6) of whom shall be appointed by the governor and the seventh member shall be the law revision director from the join…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-23-2. Appointment and terms of members — Vacancies
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At the January session in each odd-numbered year the governor shall, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoint two (2) members of the commission to succeed the members whose terms will next expire and to hold office until the first day of February in the sixth year after…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-23-3. Organization meeting — Chairperson
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The members of the commission shall meet for organization at the call of the secretary within two (2) weeks after each appointment by the governor, and shall at the meeting elect a chairperson who shall hold office during the pleasure of the commission.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-23-4. Studies and surveys
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For the purpose of improving and rendering more effective and efficient the administration of the criminal law in this state, the commission is authorized to make a complete study and survey of the subject including the detection, prosecution, and punishment of offenders, the pro…