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title: "How long does a 6th Division District Court DUI case take?"
description: "Most first-offense DUI cases at the 6th Division resolve in 4 to 9 months. The timeline includes arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, 2 to 4 pretrial conferences over the following months, motion..."
url: https://riduiguy.com/faq-items/how-long-does-a-6th-division-district-court-dui-case-take/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The RI DUI Guy"
type: faq
lang: en
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# How long does a 6th Division District Court DUI case take?

Most first-offense DUI cases at the 6th Division resolve in 4 to 9 months. The timeline includes arraignment within 48 hours of arrest, 2 to 4 pretrial conferences over the following months, motion practice if applicable, and disposition. Cases that go to trial or involve significant suppression motions can extend to 12 months or longer.

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