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title: "How long does a 2nd Division DUI case take to resolve?"
description: "Most first-offense DUI cases at the 2nd Division resolve in 4 to 9 months. The timeline includes arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, the 10-day refusal hearing window if a chemical test was..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/how-long-does-a-2nd-division-dui-case-take-to-resolve/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
---

# How long does a 2nd Division DUI case take to resolve?

Most first-offense DUI cases at the 2nd Division resolve in 4 to 9 months. The timeline includes arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, the 10-day refusal hearing window if a chemical test was refused, several pretrial conferences, motion practice, and disposition. Summer surges in Newport sometimes extend timelines slightly.

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