(WJAR) — Rhode Island attorneys are sounding the alarm over a shortage of sheriffs, warning the staffing gap is putting courtroom safety at risk.
The Rhode Island Bar Association sent a letter to Gov. Dan McKee requesting more money for court security and warning of the repercussions if that doesn’t happen.
“This shortage compromises not only the efficient operation of the courts but also the safety and security of everyone who enters them, including judges, attorneys, litigants, witnesses, jurors, court staff, and the general public,” the letter reads in part…