Rhode Island court records are filed with the Superior Court Clerk (state-run). The Superior Court / District Court (unified, state-run) handles trial-level cases. Rhode Island offers a statewide court search through RI Courts Public Portal, which covers most case types across all municipalities courts.
What this page covers: Rhode Island state court case records — criminal, civil, family, and probate filings. What it does not cover: Federal court cases (those are on PACER) or sealed/juvenile records.
Where to start: Use RI Courts Public Portal for online case search. If you need documents beyond docket information, contact the Superior Court Clerk (state-run) in the specific municipality where the case was filed.
Common mistake: RI Courts Public Portal covers state courts only. Federal cases filed in Rhode Island (bankruptcy, federal criminal, federal civil) require PACER — a separate federal system.
Rhode Island note: Rhode Island runs all courts at the state level — there are no municipality-level courts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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