Rhode Island § 10-16-5 § 10-16-5. Rules of procedure.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 10-16-5 — § 10-16-5. Rules of procedure.

Rhode Island § 10-16-5

Title 10Courts and civil procedure–Procedure in particular actions

Ch. 10-16Small Claims and Consumer Claims

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-16-5 (2026).

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§ 10-16-5. Rules of procedure.
(a) The judges of the district court shall make such orders and rules as they deem necessary
            concerning the hearing and determination of small claims, including suitable forms
            of procedure in such cases.
         
(b) The chief judge of the district court shall be authorized to establish a system of
            mandatory mediation for all small claims actions other than actions relating to book
            accounts for a sum certain. The judges of the district court shall be authorized to
            make such rules as may be necessary for the establishment of said mandatory mediation
            system.
         
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§ 10-16-5. Rules of procedure.

(a) The judges of the district court shall make such orders and rules as they deem necessary concerning the hearing and determination of small claims, including suitable forms of procedure in such cases.

(b) The chief judge of the district court shall be authorized to establish a system of mandatory mediation for all small claims actions other than actions relating to book accounts for a sum certain. The judges of the district court shall be authorized to make such rules as may be necessary for the establishment of said mandatory mediation system.