Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal

Address

670 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 275-2700

www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/rhodeislandtraffictribunal/Pages/default.aspx

Description:

The Traffic Tribunal is part of the Rhode Island unified court system and is comprised of eight (8) judicial officers, which include a Chief Magistrate, an Administrative Magistrate, two (2) Associate Judges, and four (4) Magistrates.

The Traffic Tribunal has original jurisdiction over civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals. Further, the Traffic Tribunal has authority over certain Department of Environmental Management offenses. The Traffic Tribunal has oversight responsibilities and concurrent jurisdiction with the Municipal Courts for lesser traffic offenses.

The Traffic Tribunal operates several daily calendars including arraignments, trials, motions, and citation (collections) cases. The court also has an Appeals Division which processes Traffic Tribunal, Municipal Court, and Division of Motor Vehicle appeals.

Description

The Traffic Tribunal is part of the Rhode Island unified court system and is comprised of eight (8) judicial officers, which include a Chief Magistrate, an Administrative Magistrate, two (2) Associate Judges, and four (4) Magistrates. The Traffic Tribunal has original jurisdiction over civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals. Further, the Traffic Tribunal has authority over certain Department of Environmental Management offenses. The Traffic Tribunal has oversight responsibilities and concurrent jurisdiction with the Municipal Courts for lesser traffic offenses. The Traffic Tribunal operates several daily calendars including arraignments, trials, motions, and citation (collections) cases. The court also has an Appeals Division which processes Traffic Tribunal, Municipal Court, and Division of Motor Vehicle appeals.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

Eligibility

Civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals

Fees

Varies

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Domenic A. DiSandro III
    Title:
    Chief Magistrate
    Phone:
    401-275-2801

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-275-2700
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200.8100-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Program Fees:

    Varies

    Eligibility:

    civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    Rhode Island Judiciary; RI; Traffic Court

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    January 18, 2019

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    The Traffic Tribunal is part of the Rhode Island unified court system and is comprised of eight (8) judicial officers, which include a Chief Magistrate, an Administrative Magistrate, two (2) Associate Judges, and four (4) Magistrates. The Traffic Tribunal has original jurisdiction over civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals. Further, the Traffic Tribunal has authority over certain Department of Environmental Management offenses. The Traffic Tribunal has oversight responsibilities and concurrent jurisdiction with the Municipal Courts for lesser traffic offenses. The Traffic Tribunal operates several daily calendars including arraignments, trials, motions, and citation (collections) cases. The court also has an Appeals Division which processes Traffic Tribunal, Municipal Court, and Division of Motor Vehicle appeals.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    Civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals

    Fees

    Varies

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Domenic A. DiSandro III
      Title:
      Chief Magistrate
      Phone:
      401-275-2801

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-275-2700
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200.8100-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      670 New London Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Physical (Primary)

      670 New London Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Contacts

      Domenic A. DiSandro III

      Primary Contact

      Chief Magistrate

      (401) 275-2801

      Dennis Gerstmeyer

      Court Administrator

      (401) 275-2816

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 275-2700

      Fax

      (401) 222-2803

      Pay-by-Mail

      (401) 275-2752

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