About Rhode Island Court Records

Rhode Island court records are managed by the Rhode Island Judiciary. Public access to case information is available through the Supreme, Superior, District, Family, Workers’ Compensation, and Traffic Tribunal portals at courts.ri.gov; appellate opinions are also at courts.ri.gov.

Rhode Island Court Records

County Records

Bankruptcies, Judgments, Tax Liens
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Criminal Records
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Federal Records

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search Rhode Island court records?

Most Rhode Island court records are handled at the county or district court level. Use the County tab to find the right local court.

Is there a statewide Rhode Island court database?

Some states publish a unified portal; others do not. The Statewide tab links to Rhode Island-level supreme court or appellate opinion archives where they exist.

Where are federal court records?

Federal U.S. District Court records are available through PACER, listed in the Federal tab.

Are these court searches free?

Most local court portals are free. PACER charges per-page fees; certified copies cost money.