Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the Rhode Island superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.

The bill establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the Rhode Island superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. Eligible cases include criminal proceedings for felony offenses, violations of no-contact or protective orders, and weapon-related offenses. Cases on this calendar receive priority in scheduling and disposition. The presiding justice may adopt administrative orders and coordinate with other courts. The act takes effect upon passage.

Establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the Rhode Island superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases.

The bill establishes a separate domestic violence calendar within the Rhode Island superior court to handle felony domestic violence cases. Eligible cases include criminal proceedings for felony offenses, violations of no-contact or protective orders, and weapon-related offenses. Cases on this calendar receive priority in scheduling and disposition. The presiding justice may adopt administrative orders and coordinate with other courts. The act takes effect upon passage.