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.
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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
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
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
Services
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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
- Rhode Island
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
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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