R.I. Super. Ct. R. Crim. P. 55

As amended through June 7, 2024

Rule 55 - Records.

The clerk of the court shall keep such records in criminal proceedings as required by law, rule, or by order of the judicial officers of the court, including a criminal docket in which, among other things, shall be entered each order or judgment of the court. The entry of an order or judgment shall show the date the entry is made. In trials in the Superior Court, all proceedings, including the testimony of witnesses and the opening statements and closing arguments to the jury, shall be stenographically or electronically recorded.

R.I. Super. Ct. R. Crim. P. 55

As amended by the court on 7/1/2002; last amended by Order dated June 22, 2017, effective 9/5/2017.

2002 Committee Notes

The amendment conforms Rule 55 to the practice of the Superior Court clerk's office.

1972 Notes

This rule is essentially the same as its federal counterpart. It is similar to Rule 79, R.I.Super.R.Civ.P., although lacking the detail contained in that rule. The requirement that a criminal docket be kept reflects existing requirements. R.P. 3.1, Rules of Practice of the Superior Court.

The final sentence of the rule, which is based upon Rule 27(j) of the Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure, is not contained in the federal rule.