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State Court of Appeals | Licht Judicial Complex - Rhode Island Supreme Court, Providence Superior Court

250 Benefit Street, Providence County Courthouse; Licht Judicial Complex, Providence, RI 02903

Eligibility

Cases must go through lower court proceedings

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
401-222-3599
Fax·

Fax

800-745-5555
Voice·

TTY

401-222-3266
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Appeals to district courts and traffic tribunals

Fees

Varies

Service area

Providence County
The Supreme Court is the state's "Court of last resort" - the court where final appeals to questions of the law and equity in the state's Superior and Family Courts, as well as certain matters appealed from Rhode Island's District and Worker's Compensation Courts. The Rhode Island Supreme Court also has certain supervisory powers over other state courts, the judiciary budget, and the general advisory responsibility, to the legislative and executive branches of th state government concerning th constitutionality of legislation. Providence County Superior Court- The Superior Court is comprised of twenty-two (22) judges and five (5) magistrates. It is the forum for jury and non-jury trials of both civil and criminal matters.

Last assured

03/22/2022

Providing organization

Rhode Island Judiciary
Rhode Island has a rich history and lasting tradition of equal justice for all.