Barrington Seeking Municipal Judge

The Barrington Town Council has begun advertising for the town's first-ever Municipal Court judge. 

The court is expected to begin hearing cases in July. It was approved by the town council in February.

The Municipal Court will meet the third Thursday morning of every month for approximately two hours. The court will have jurisdiction over minimum housing and zoning ordinances and any other Barrington ordinances except traffic laws to start.

The judge will have the power to set bail and levy a fine of up to $1,000 and imprison violators for up to 30 days.

The ideal candidate will be a lawyer admitted to practice before the state Supreme Court, in good standing, and shall have not less than 15 years experience in the active practice of law, including trial advocacy. 

The position has an annual stipend of $2,500. The court is expected to meet only once a month.

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by April 1 to the Director of Human Resources at moliveira@barrington.ri.gov.