Guardians ad Litem | Murray Judicial Complex - Newport County Courts
45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
Eligibility
Children who had been abused and/or neglected, and who, through no fault of their own, found themselves involved with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Family Court.
Volunteers must be 21 years of age and a United States citizen, have a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to travel throughout the state on CASA-related business. Able to complete 30 hours of comprehensive training, and devote approximately 8-10 hours per month to each case. Average caseload is 1-2.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:30PM
401-841-8394
Fax·
Fax
401-841-8350
Voice·
Main Phone
Fees
District Court- Administrative Appeals $80; Administrative Appeal (Traffic Tribunal case) $25; Traffic Tribunal Civil Filing Fee $80; Civil Execution Fee $20; Small Claims Filing Fee $55; Small Claims Execution Fee $20; Expungement Fee $100; Request for Court Proceeding $10; Civil Case Processing Fee to Tyler Technologies $17.50; Technology Surcharge $3.25; Credit Card Fee 3.25% of total transaction
Service area
Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton
Family Court focuses special attention on individual and social problems concerning families and children. Consequently, its goals are to assist, to protect, and if possible, to restore families whose unity or well-being is threatened
District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.
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.
Serves residents of Jamestown, Little Compton, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and Tiverton
Last assured
03/24/2022
What's Here
Providing organization
Rhode Island Judiciary
Rhode Island has a rich history and lasting tradition of equal justice for all.