Active warrants in Rhode Island are maintained by law enforcement at state, municipality, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Rhode Island.
What this page covers: Rhode Island state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and municipality-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For municipality-level warrants, contact the municipality sheriff. Many municipality sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the municipality sheriff or clerk of court directly.
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.rimostwanted.org — Official Rhode Island Wants & Warrants — State portal for Rhode Island wants & warrants
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitives — Federal fugitive list (national)
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — U.S. Marshals top fugitives
- DOJ Wanted Fugitives — Department of Justice component agencies
- ICE Most Wanted — Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- DEA Most Wanted Fugitives — Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF Most Wanted — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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4 official Rhode Island wants & warrants sources.
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Rhode Island Counties
All 5 Rhode Island counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check the Rhode Island most-wanted list?▼
Rhode Island's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Rhode Island Wants & Warrants. View the current list at www.rimostwanted.org. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in Rhode Island?▼
Most warrants in Rhode Island are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Rhode Island Wants & Warrants (www.rimostwanted.org) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in Rhode Island?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Rhode Island. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Rhode Island Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at www.rimostwanted.org rather than attempt direct contact. Some Rhode Island warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old Rhode Island warrant?▼
A Rhode Island warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Rhode Island Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at www.rimostwanted.org, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does Rhode Island share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. Rhode Island warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Rhode Island Wants & Warrants at www.rimostwanted.org manages Rhode Island's NCIC interface and entry standards.