Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-4-1 (2026)

Divisions of state service

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The state service shall be divided into a classified service and an unclassified service.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1977–1985 · leading case: Chang v. Univ. of Rhode Island, 606 F. Supp. 1161 (D.R.I. 1985).

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Chang v. Univ. of Rhode Island, 606 F. Supp. 1161 (D.R.I. 1985). · cites it 2× “Classified employees are hired in accordance with the imperatives of the state civil service system pursuant to R.I.Gen. Laws §§ 36-4-1 et seq. All state employees are classified except those specifically immunized pursuant to R.”

Am. Ass'n of Univ. Professors, Univ. of Rhode Island Chapter v. Bd. of Regents for Educ., 373 A.2d 168 (R.I. 1977). “General Laws 1956 (1969 Reenactment) §36-4-1 et seq. Positions listed within §36-4-2(a)-(t) inclusive are designated as unclassified.”

Martin v. Bd. of Elections, 379 A.2d 934 (R.I. 1977). “1956 (1969 Reenactment) §36-4-1, which in its pertinent portion states: “No classified employee * * * shall seek the nomination of or be a candidate for any elective office, other than membership on an unpaid city or town commission * * * On September 30, we issued an order…”

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