JUDICIAL SYSTEM
Position In Brief:
The League supports:
A single trial court, a statewide probate court, and improved criminal prosecution at the local level;
More adequate funding, initiation of new programs, funding and continuation of proven programs, and improvement of court facilities;
A non-partisan commission of non-professionals and lawyers named by the Governor to nominate a panel of candidates for a given bench vacancy, from which the Governor must make his appointment;
Procedures to help reduce the unjustified disparity of sentences and to ensure fairness and purposefulness;
A continuing study of Family Court.
Position History:
Adopted 1975
Issues:
Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government.
League to which this content belongs:
Rhode Island