§ 8-4-2

In the month of April and every five (5) years thereafter, the chief justice of the supreme court with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a clerk of the supreme court. The person so appointed shall hold office until the first day of May in the fifth year next after his or her appointment and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 24, § 6; P.L. 1901, ch. 809, § 2; C.P.A. 1905, § 1086; G.L. 1909, ch. 30, § 6; P.L. 1914, ch. 1035, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 30, § 3; P.L. 1936 (s.s.), ch. 2442, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 489, § 3; P.L. 1956, ch. 3832, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 8-4-2; P.L. 2002, ch. 109, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 425, § 2.