2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure–Courts
Chapter 8-8 - District Court
Section 8-8-16.1 - Office of clerk/magistrate - Purpose.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 8-8-16.1 (2017)

§ 8-8-16.1. Office of clerk/magistrate - Purpose.

The general assembly hereby finds that there exists a need to further expand the capability of the district court to effectively and expeditiously collect all fines, fees, and costs due to the state, consistent with principles of fairness and due process. Therefore, the general assembly hereby creates the position of district court clerk/magistrate.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1997, ch. 173, § 1.)

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