Rhode Island Court Records at a Glance
Search official Rhode Island court records, case information, and judicial resources.
1Free Access To All Rhode Island Court Records And Court Information
Access Rhode Island Courts directly. Search court records; from Rhode Island county courts to Supreme courts. Find criminal filings, Rhode Island dissolution of marriage or divorce records from official state websites. File small claims lawsuits. Link to Rhode Island probate sources with helpful information. Bankruptcy courts by jurisdiction or by districts. Rhode Island state courts contact information such as telephone numbers and more.
- Superior Courtwww.courts.ri.govRhode Island Superior Court Links
- Family Divorce Courtwww.courts.ri.govDivorce Court
- Civil Calendar Searchwww.courts.ri.govCivil Case Calendar
- Landlord Tenantwww.courts.ri.govLandlord Tenant Cases
- Small Claims Courtwww.courts.ri.govSmall Claims district Court
- Criminal Court Recordswww.courts.ri.govCriminal Case Information
- Juvenile and Family Courtwww.courts.ri.govFamily and Juvenile Courts
2Federal & National Authoritative Sources
These federal and national sources complement Rhode Island's state-level records. They are the authoritative sources you should cross-check when Rhode Island state records are incomplete or out-of-state activity matters.
The U.S. federal judiciary's unified electronic records system. Every federal district, bankruptcy, and appellate case docket is here.
https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ (pacer.uscourts.gov)
The official directory of every federal district, bankruptcy, and circuit court. Use it to identify the correct Rhode Island district(s) before searching PACER.
https://www.uscourts.gov/federal-court-finder (uscourts.gov)
The NCSC's directory of state court websites, technology standards, and public-access policies.
https://www.ncsc.org/information-and-resources/browse-by-state (ncsc.org)
Rhode Island Court Records, FAQ
Are court records free?
State court records are usually free to view at the courthouse and often free online, with per-page fees for certified copies. PACER charges $0.10 per page (capped at $3.00 per document), waived under $30 per quarter.
Do sealed cases show up?
No. A sealed case is hidden from the public docket index by court order. Its existence may still be confirmable by number, but documents are not accessible.
What's the difference between civil and criminal court records?
Civil cases involve disputes between parties (contracts, torts, family). Criminal cases are brought by the government. Both are indexed by the same court clerks but tracked in separate sub-dockets.
Can I search every court at once?
Not in one search. PACER covers all federal courts. Most states have a statewide judiciary portal that covers their state courts, but a few require per-county lookups. This page links to Rhode Island's official portal.