Newport DUI cases go to the Second Division of the Rhode Island District Court located in Newport, which covers Newport and Bristol Counties. Felony DUI charges including third-offense, DUI with serious bodily injury, and DUI manslaughter get bound over to Newport County Superior Court. Out-of-state defendants charged with Newport DUI typically must return to Rhode Island for court appearances unless their lawyer can secure a remote appearance or local counsel arrangement. Arraignment usually happens within 24 to 48 hours of arrest.
