RI · constitutions
R.I. Const. art. III, § 2
Disqualification upon conviction or plea of nolo contendere — Requalification following sentence, probation or parole
An elector shall be disqualified as a candidate for elective or appointive state or local office or from holding such office if such elector has been convicted of or plead nolo contendere to a felony or if such elector has been convicted or plead nolo contendere to a misdemeanor resulting in a jail sentence of six months or more, either suspended or to be served. Such elector shall not, once so convicted, attain or return to any office until three years after the date of completion of such sentence and of probation or parole.
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- rilegislature.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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