The bill establishes a separate "domestic violence calendar" within the Rhode Island Superior Court for the hearing and disposition of domestic violence cases. This calendar will include all criminal proceedings alleging felony offenses constituting domestic violence, violations of no-contact orders or protective orders arising from domestic violence matters, felony offenses involving the use, possession, or discharge of a weapon in connection with a domestic violence offense, and any other related criminal proceedings as deemed appropriate by the presiding justice.

The presiding justice of the superior court is responsible for assigning personnel to the domestic violence calendar to promote continuity of judicial oversight and may provide for the consistent assignment of such cases. Cases assigned to this calendar will be given priority in scheduling and disposition, consistent with the rights of the parties involved.

The domestic violence calendar will have concurrent jurisdiction with other superior court calendars to hear and decide all criminal actions related to domestic violence. The presiding justice may adopt administrative orders, rules, and protocols necessary for the implementation of this section, including coordination with the Rhode Island District Court and the Rhode Island Family Court. The act will take effect upon passage.