R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 2.12

As amended through June 7, 2024

Rule 2.12 - Supervisory Duties

(A) A judge* shall encourage court staff, court officials, and others subject to the judge's direction and control to act in a manner consistent with the judge's obligations under this Code in the performance of their official duties or in the presence of the judge.

(B) A judge with supervisory authority for the performance of other judges shall take reasonable measures to ensure that those judges properly discharge their judicial responsibilities, including the prompt disposition of matters before them.

R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 2.12

Revised 9/1/2023.

COMMENT

[1] A judge is responsible for his or her own conduct and for the conduct of others, such as staff, when those persons are acting at the judge's direction or control. A judge may not direct court personnel to engage in conduct on the judge's behalf or as the judge's representative when such conduct would violate the Code if undertaken by the judge. To the extent that court personnel fails to act in a manner consistent with the judge's obligations under this Code in the performance of their official duties, the judge shall report such conduct to the appropriate authority.*

[2] Public confidence in the judicial system depends upon timely justice. To promote the efficient administration of justice, a judge with supervisory authority must take the steps needed to ensure that judges under his or her supervision administer their workloads promptly.