§ 8-18-10. Exclusive jurisdiction.
The universal summons shall also be used for any violations of those sections not listed in § 8-18-3; provided, however that the following violations shall remain the exclusive jurisdiction of the traffic tribunal or the other state courts and shall not be within the jurisdiction of any municipal court:
History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 488, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 218, art. 5, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 445, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 20.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 8 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Courts
Chapter 8-18 - State and Municipal Court Compact
Section 8-18-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 8-18-2. - Universal summons.
Section 8-18-3. - Jurisdiction for certain violations.
Section 8-18-4. - Adjudication of summonses by municipal courts.
Section 8-18-5. - Administration of funds.
Section 8-18-6. - Joint violation fines — Distribution of funds.
Section 8-18-8. - Judicial conduct.
Section 8-18-10. - Exclusive jurisdiction.
Section 8-18-11. - Municipal court adherence to promulgated procedures.