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RI S3050
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew LaMountain
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AI Summary
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Retired superior court magistrates may request assignment to perform magistrate services for up to 90 days per calendar year, subject to the chief justice's direction and the retiree's physical and mental competence.
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Retired magistrates performing assigned services retain all powers and authority of a sitting magistrate as prescribed by the presiding justice of superior court.
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Retired magistrates working under this provision receive the difference in pay and fringe benefits between their retirement pension and that of a sitting magistrate with comparable service time.
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No additional retirement contributions are taken and no additional service credits are granted for post-retirement magistrate service.
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Retired magistrates are not counted toward the statutory number of judicial officers for the superior court.
Legislative Description
Permits retired superior court magistrates to be assigned to perform service pursuant to §§ 8-2-11.1, 8-2-39, 8-2-39.1 or 8-2-39.2 and be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of any retirement benefits.
Courts And Civil Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/12/2026