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)
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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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