S.3290

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. This calendar will include criminal proceedings involving felony offenses related to domestic violence, violations of no-contact orders, and offenses involving weapons. The presiding justice may adopt administrative orders and rules to implement the provisions, ensuring coordinated and consistent judicial oversight. Cases on this calendar will be given priority in scheduling and disposition. The act takes effect upon passage.