RI · rules
R.I. Comm'n Jud. Tenure & Discipline R. 27
Incompetency of judge to participate
If the Commission concludes
that a respondent is incompetent to act for himself or herself or to defend against the
charges, it shall appoint a guardian ad litem unless the respondent has a guardian
who will represent him or her. In appointing a guardian ad litem, the Commission
shall consult with and consider the wishes of the respondent's immediate family. The
guardian or guardian ad litem may claim and exercise any right or privilege and
make any defense for the respondent with the same force and effect as if claimed,
exercised, or made by the respondent, if competent, and whenever these rules
provide for serving or giving notice or sending matter to the respondent, a copy of
such notice or matter shall also be served upon the guardian or guardian ad litem.
Provenance
- Source
- courts.ri.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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