The bill amends Chapter 8-2 of the General Laws, which governs the Superior Court, by adding provisions related to retired superior court magistrates. It introduces the position of "administrator/magistrate" and allows retired magistrates to request, at the direction of the chief justice of the supreme court, to be assigned to perform services as a magistrate for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days per calendar year. During this assignment, retired magistrates will have all the powers and authority of a sitting magistrate, as prescribed by the presiding justice, but will not be authorized to perform any judicial duties and will not be counted in the number of judicial officers provided by law for the superior court.

The bill also modifies the conditions under which retired magistrates may serve after retirement, allowing them to be reemployed by the superior court without any forfeiture or reduction of their retirement benefits. It specifies that retired magistrates can perform duties for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year while retaining their retirement benefits. Additionally, it addresses retirement system contributions and benefits, stating that no additional contributions will be taken and no additional service credits will be granted for this post-retirement service. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
732: 36-10-36
732  SUB A: 36-10-36