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HB 8247·RI·house

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

Signed into LawFiled Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Julie Casimiro (D)
Latest Action

06/23/2026 Signed by Governor

Jun 23, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a new drug recovery court magistrate within the superior court, appointed for ten‑year terms with Senate approval. The magistrate will run an adult drug recovery program, decide related cases, and may impose incarceration or other sanctions. It also sets eligibility rules for participants and allows a superior court justice to review the magistrate’s orders.

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