Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-102
§120 Rhode Island
Title 28 › PART I — ORGANIZATION OF COURTS › CHAPTER 5 — DISTRICT COURTS › § 120
Summary
Treats the whole state as a single judicial district. Court sessions must be held in Providence.
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Title 28, §120
Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Rhode Island constitutes one judicial district. Court shall be held at Providence.
Legislative History
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 185 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 104, 36 Stat. 1123; Feb. 1, 1912, ch. 27, 37 Stat. 59). Changes in phraseology were made.
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28 U.S.C. § 120
Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102