2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
Chapter 31-41.1 - Adjudication of Traffic Offenses
Chapter 31-41.1-3.1 - Mandatory court appearances.


RI Gen L § 31-41.1-3.1 (2012) What's This?

§ 31-41.1-3.1 Mandatory court appearances. – (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 31-41.1-2 or 31-41.1-3, any person who receives a third (3rd) summons within a twelve (12) month period of time cannot plea or dispose of the charge by mail, but must appear in person before a judge at the traffic tribunal or municipal court.

(b) The preceding twelve (12) month period shall be calculated from the date of the issuance of the third (3rd) summons.

History of Section.
(P.L. 2011, ch. 355, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 373, § 1.)

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