North Kingstown's Caruolo Sworn-In as District Court Associate Judge

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI—North Kingstown's James J. Caruolo was sworn-in as the new Associate Judge of the state District Court today in the State House Rotunda in Providence.

Caruolo fills a new seat created by statute to expand the Veterans Treatment Court's calendar—a role he's well suited for as a Colonel in the Army National Guard. The court was established in 2011 to integrate support and treatment plans for veterans diagnosed with trauma-related disorders in the judicial system.

"I am proud to take on this new role, and grateful to Governor Raimondo for having trust and confidence in my abilities as an attorney and as member of the judiciary," Caruolo said in a statement.

A lawyer since 1991, Caruolo was a prosecutor in the Attorney General's Office for the Appelate Division, District Court Unit and Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit.

In the Army National Guard, he served as the State Judge Advocate. He's also served as the assistant town solicitor in the town of North Providence and a board member of the Elizebeth Buffum Chace Center.

Caruolo was sworn in by Governor Gina Raimondo who said that he will bring "valuable experience" to the court.

"Given the additional emphasis the District Court is placing on serving

our veterans, I am delighted that he is joining the bench," the Governor said.