Providence Municipal Courts to Tentatively Reopen on April 20
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Providence Municipal Courts will tentatively reopen on Monday, April 20, 2020, announced Chief Judge Frank Caprio on Wednesday.
The courts were closed on Friday, March 13 due to the threat of the spread of coronavirus.
Court Closure
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThose who have a trial date to appear before the Municipal Court during the closure will receive a new summons in the coming days.
Those who have a fine to pay can do so online.
The Public Safety Complex remains closed due to COVID-19 until further notice.
During this closure, City Council President Sabina Matos has instructed the Courts to stop all "Booting" of vehicles in providence, to stop all collections proceedings, and stop all doubling and tripling of fines until further notice.
The Municipal Courts fall under the purview of the City Council.
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