A misdemeanor possession case in Providence District Court typically resolves within 3 to 6 months from arraignment. Felony cases moved to Providence County Superior Court take 6 to 18 months or longer, depending on pre-trial motions, expert reports, and the complexity of the evidence. Cases involving suppression motions tend to take longer because the court must hold a separate evidentiary hearing before the case can proceed to trial or plea. Trafficking cases that involve wiretap evidence or multi-defendant indictments can run a year or more.
