Chapter 373

2011 -- H 5122 AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/13/11

A N A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES - ADJUDICATION OF TRAFFIC OFFENSES

Introduced By: Representatives Walsh, Fellela, Kennedy, Marcello, and Carnevale

Date Introduced: January 25, 2011

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 31-41.1 of the General Laws entitled "Adjudication of Traffic

Offenses" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

31-41.1-3.1. Mandatory court appearances. -- (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of

sections 31-41.1-2 or 31-41.1-3, any person who receives a third (3rd) summons within a twelve

(12) month period of time cannot plea or dispose of the charge by mail, but must appear in person

before a judge at the traffic tribunal or municipal court.

(b) The preceding twelve (12) month period shall be calculated from the date of the

issuance of the third (3rd) summons.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on October 1, 2011 and shall apply to offenses

committed on or after October 1, 2011.

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LC00454

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