AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT

Summary

The bill creates two new judicial‑like roles—an administrator/magistrate and a general magistrate—each appointed for ten‑year terms by the presiding justice with Senate approval. Both can hear motions, conduct arraignments, set bail, rule on evidence, and impose limited contempt sanctions, essentially acting as a justice for assigned matters. The changes aim to improve court efficiency and provide clear oversight mechanisms.

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