Rhode Island District Court Associate Judge

Colleen M. Hastings

Associate Judge

Biographical
Contact Information
  • Garrahy Judicial Complex, One Dorrance Plz., Providence, RI, 02903
  • Office Phone: (401)841-8350
  • TTY: 711
General Background
Public Service Information
  • Appointed by: Governor Donald L. Carcieri
  • Term Length Service: Lifetime
  • Appointment Date: October 22, 2010
Description
  • The jurisdiction of the District Court includes small claims, violations of municipal ordinances, regulations, and misdemeanors when the right to a jury trial in the first instance has been waived. If a defendant invokes the right to a jury trial, the case is transferred to the Superior Court.

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