Politics & Government
City Courts Close In East Providence Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Local officials also canceled the next East Providence City Council meeting during the two-week shutdown.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — East Providence Municipal and Probate court hearings have been suspended for the next two weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The City Council also canceled its Tuesday meeting and won't reconvene until Jan 18, since members of the council tested positive for the virus.
City officials said all Probate Court sessions are suspended until Jan. 14. The next session will be at 2 p.m., Jan. 25.
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Any questions can be directed to the East Providence Probate Court Clerk at 401-435-7500, extension 11037.
Municipal Court hearings were suspended until January 14. This impacts the Thursday, Jan. 6, and Thursday, Jan. 13, Municipal Court hearings. Letters have been sent out to all who were scheduled to appear in court during the two-week period. Contact the East Providence Municipal Court Clerk with any questions at 401-435-7540.
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