Chapter V · GENERAL PROVISIONS

Rule 33. Notice

Amended 2025 (current)

Whenever, pursuant to these rules, notice of a future court date or other notice issued by the court is provided to a defendant, it shall be provided in hand whenever possible. Whenever service in hand is not possible, it shall be provided by regular mail to any address given to the court by the defendant during the case. In the absence of such a previously provided address, notice shall be sent to the address submitted by the defendant to the division of motor vehicles pursuant to the duty imposed by G.L. 1956 § 31-10-32.