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HB 8088·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SEARCH WARRANTS

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Noret
Latest Action

04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 28, 2026

Summary

The bill permits a judge to issue a search warrant electronically when a police officer or other authorized person submits a written, sworn complaint about a DUI that caused death or serious injury. It limits electronic warrants to those offenses, requires issuance during normal court hours, and obligates the court to receive a return of the warrant and any seized items within fourteen days.

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