Rhode Island Family Court Associate Justice

Debra E. DiSegna

Associate Justice

Biographical
Contact Information
  • Garrahy Judicial Complex, One Dorrance Plz., Providence, RI, 02903
  • Office Phone: (401)458-5310
  • TTY: 711
General Background
  • High School: Classical High School, 1973
  • College: Rhode Island College, BA, Summa Cum Laude, 1977
  • Graduate School: Suffolk Law School, JD, 1982
Public Service Information
  • Appointed by: Governor Donald L. Carcieri
  • Term Length Service: Lifetime
  • Appointment Date: March 26, 2008
Description
  • The Family Court has jurisdiction over matters relating to delinquent, wayward, dependent, neglected, abused, mentally deficient, or disordered children. The Family Court also hears and determines all petitions for guardianship of any child who has been placed in the care, custody, and control of the Department of Children, Youth and Families. The court also has jurisdiction over adoptions, child marriages, paternity proceedings, matters involving domestic relations, juveniles, and all matters relating to the enforcement of laws regulating childcare providers and child placing agencies.

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