Rhode Island Family Court Associate Justice

Sandra A. Lanni

Associate Justice

Biographical
Contact Information
  • Garrahy Judicial Complex, One Dorrance Plz., Providence, RI, 02903
  • TTY: 711
General Background
  • High School: Classical High School
  • College: Tufts University
  • Graduate School: George Washington University
  • Previous Occupations: Attorney
Public Service Information
  • Appointed by: Governor Lincoln D. Chafee
  • Term Length Service: Lifetime
  • Appointment Date: June 6, 2013
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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