Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice

Justice

• Frank Licht Judicial Compley, 250 Benefit St., Providence, RI, 02903
• TTY: 711

• College: University of Virginia, BA, 1992
• Graduate School: George Mason University School of Law, JD, 1995

• Appointed by: Governor Gina M. Raimondo
• Term Length Service: Lifetime
• Appointment Date: December 7, 2020

• The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices. As the court of last resort, the Supreme Court is the final interpreter of state law. The Supreme Court has final appellate jurisdiction over questions of law and equity, supervisory powers over other state courts, and general advisory responsibility to the Legislative and Executive branches of state government concerning the constitutionality of state laws. Regulating admission to the Rhode Island Bar and disciplining its members are also responsibilities of the court.