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title: "Do I have to come back to Westerly for court?"
description: "You have to come to the 4th Division courthouse in Wakefield, not Westerly itself. The drive from most Connecticut points is 1 to 2 hours each way. In most cases personal appearance is required at..."
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date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
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# Do I have to come back to Westerly for court?

You have to come to the 4th Division courthouse in Wakefield, not Westerly itself. The drive from most Connecticut points is 1 to 2 hours each way. In most cases personal appearance is required at arraignment, key pretrial conferences, and disposition. Some appearances can be consolidated or handled by counsel.