§ 8-1-3 - Written opinions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 8-1-3

   § 8-1-3  Written opinions. – The supreme court shall render written opinions in all cases decided by itwherein points of law, pleading, or practice have arisen which are novel or ofsufficient importance to warrant written opinions. A supreme courtadministrative assistant shall prepare and file with the clerk of the court theoriginal paper copy and an electronic copy of each opinion or rescript; theclerk shall then distribute copies for the use of the reporter, and one foreach of the parties involved in the cause in which the opinion or rescript isgiven not less than two (2) hours prior to the posting of the opinion on thesupreme court website. Thereafter, the clerk shall post a copy of the opinionon the supreme court website.