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Local Court Judge - Small Claims in Tiverton Town, Newport County, Rhode Island
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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Local Court Judge - Small Claims
About this position
This Local Court Judge is responsible for adjudicating small claims cases designed to help parties who do not have attorneys resolve their disputes quickly and inexpensively. Small claims judges can only award money judgments up to $10,000.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$8,500 / year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be 18 years or older, have resided in the district for 30 days, and be a US citizen. Municipal employees may not hold an elective office in the city or town in which they are employed.
Filing Requirements
No Filing Fee. Petition signature requirement: 50 voter signatures of the voting district (applies to minor/independent candidates only).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit Paperwork to local Board of Canvassers.
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