Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-31-6 (2026)

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In any action pursuant to this chapter against the state of Rhode Island, the attorney general, or any assistant attorney general authorized by him or her, shall represent the state in the action. The attorney general is authorized to compromise or settle any claim cognizable under this chapter after the institution of suit thereon, with the approval of the court in which the suit is pending.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1980–2002 · leading case: Mottola v. Cirello, 789 A.2d 421 (R.I. 2002).

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Mottola v. Cirello, 789 A.2d 421 (R.I. 2002). · cites it 16× “Although we recognize that § 9-31-6 provides that in an action “against the state of Rhode Island, the [Attorney [Gjeneral, or any assistant attorney general authorized by him or her, shall represent the state in the action!,]” we are not satisfied that this statute precludes…”

Gray v. Rhode Island Dep't of Child., Youth & Families, 937 F. Supp. 153 (D.R.I. 1996). · cites it 4× “…the attorney general, or any assistant attorney general authorized by him, shall represent the state in such action. R.I.Gen.Laws § 9-31-6 (1985)”

Marrapese v. Rhode Island, 500 F. Supp. 1207 (D.R.I. 1980). “The only provisions that could be characterized as procedural are § 9-31-6, which directs the State Attorney General or his assistant to represent the State and authorizes him to settle any litigated claim with the approval of the court, and § 9-31-7, which designates the…”

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