Rhode Island § 9-31-11 - Governmental Tort Liability
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 9-31-11 — Governmental Tort Liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-31-11. Governmental Tort Liability
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-31-11
§ 9-31-11. Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state.
In the event there is a conflict of interest or the attorney general determines it is not in the best interest of the state or the state employee or former state employee to represent him or her, the state shall pay for reasonable counsel fees; provided, however, that the attorney general shall consult in advance with the prospective counsel to establish the parameters within which the state will be liable for attorneys’ fees; and provided, further, that their reasonableness shall ultimately be reviewed and approved by the court before paid.
History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 259, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-31-11
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-31-11 cover?
Section 9-31-11 ("Governmental Tort Liability") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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