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Section 8.01 - Judge#
There shall be a Judge of Probate who shall exercise and perform the powers and duties of a Probate Court for the Town of Warren.
Section 8.02 - Appointment and Term#
The Judge of Probate shall be appointed by the Town Council to serve for a two-year term of office or until their successor is appointed and qualified.
Section 8.03 - Qualifications#
The Judge of Probate shall be an attorney-at-law in good standing who has been admitted to the practice of law in the State of Rhode Island and has five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney. Probate experience is preferred. They need not be a resident of the Town of Warren.
Section 8.04 - Absence or Disability#
In the absence, disability, or disqualification of the Judge of Probate so that they are unable to fulfill their duties, or there is a vacancy in such office, the duties of the Judge of Probate shall be performed by the Town Solicitor; and when so serving, the acting Judge of Probate shall have and exercise all the powers and duties of the Judge of Probate.
Section 8.05 - Clerk#
The Town Clerk shall be the Clerk of the Probate Court.
Section 8.06 - Fees#
All fees assessed by the Clerk of the Probate Court shall inure to the benefit of the Town of Warren and shall be paid to the Town Treasury unless otherwise directed by the laws of the State.