Governor Carcieri last week nominated Rhode Island Superior Court Justice Gilbert V. Indeglia to fill the Rhode Island Supreme Court vacancy created when Carcieri elevated Justice Paul A. Suttell to lead the Court as Chief Justice last summer. Justice Indeglia, who has served as a judge since 1989, is a well-respected, thorough, and fair jurist who is expected to sail through Senate confirmation.

Additionally, it was revealed by the Court last week that now Retired Chief Justice Frank Williams will continue to serve, in a volunteer role, as an appellate mediator for the Court.