H8247

Changes the term of drug court to recovery court.

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Rhode Island H8247 renames drug court to recovery court, focusing on rehabilitation for non-violent drug-related offenses.

Rhode Island H8247 amends the term of drug court to recovery court, emphasizing rehabilitation for individuals with non-violent drug-related offenses. The bill outlines the role and responsibilities of the recovery court magistrate, who is appointed by the presiding justice of the superior court. The magistrate has the authority to hear and decide cases, impose incarceration, and confine individuals violating court conditions. The recovery court targets defendants with non-violent offenses, excluding those with pending charges for violent crimes or drug delivery.

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Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

History

Jun 23

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence