Section 5. Appellate division

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Appellate division

The Appellate Division of the General Court of Justice shall consist of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.

Summary:

Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Appellate Division

The Appellate Division of the General Court of Justice shall consist of the Supreme Court and, when established by the General Assembly, an intermediate Court of Appeals.

Summary: Adds the possibility of an intermediate Court of Appeals to the Appellate Division of the General Court of Justice, to be established by the General Assembly.

Election Date: November 2, 1965

Votes For Ratification: 227,917

Votes Against Ratification: 81,701

Percent for Ratification: 74%

Percent Against Ratification: 26%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1965 Chap 877

Effective Date Source: 1965 Chap. 877

Appellate Division

The appellate division of the General Court of Justice shall consist of the Supreme Court.

Summary: Reorganization of judicial branch

Election Date: November 6, 1962

Votes For Ratification: 357,067

Votes Against Ratification: 232,774

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1961 Chap 313

Effective Date Source: 1961 Chap. 313