R.i. Sup. Ct. R. canon 1
As amended through June 7, 2024
Rules of conduct under these rules do not limit or restrict the power, authority or responsibility vested in the trial justice to control the conduct of judicial proceedings. The authority of the trial justice over the inclusion or exclusion of the press or the public at particular proceedings or during the testimony of particular witnesses is applicable to any person engaging in any activity authorized by these rules. For purposes of this provision, the term "trial justice" includes any judicial officer or master who conducts a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding.
R.i. Sup. Ct. R. canon 1