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RI H8088
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Noret
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AI Summary
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Authorizes judicial officers to issue search warrants electronically for specific serious driving offenses: reckless driving resulting in death or serious bodily injury, and DUI resulting in death or serious bodily injury
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Electronic warrants may only be issued during normal court hours on weekdays, except in cases of emergency or administrative order
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Requires applicants to transmit complaints, affidavits, and search warrants electronically to the judicial officer, with oaths administered telephonically or via real-time electronic communication
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Judicial officers must electronically sign all documents, record the date and time of issuance, and transmit signed documents back to the applicant
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All warrants must be returned to district court within 14 days of issuance, along with supporting affidavits and inventory of seized property, whether executed or not
Legislative Description
Authorizes judges to issue electronic warrants for DUI offenses under certain conditions.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026