§ 8-8-2 - Divisions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 8-8-2

   § 8-8-2  Divisions. – (a) For the distribution of court business, the state is divided into six (6)divisions as follows:

   (1) First division. The first division consists ofBristol county.

   (2) Second division. The second division consists ofNewport county.

   (3) Third division. The third division consists ofKent county and the city of Cranston and the towns of Johnston, Scituate, andFoster.

   (4) Fourth division. The fourth division consists ofWashington county.

   (5) Fifth division. The fifth division consists of thecities of Woonsocket, Pawtucket, and Central Falls and the towns of Lincoln,Cumberland, Burrillville, Glocester, Smithfield, North Providence, and NorthSmithfield.

   (6) Sixth division. The sixth division consists of thecity of Providence and the city of East Providence.

   (b) In each division the place or places for holding courtshall be designated by the chief judge.

   (c) The district court shall have a seal for each of itsdivisions, which shall contain the words, "District court of the State of RhodeIsland and Providence Plantations, division."