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Guardians ad Litem | Noel Judicial Complex - Kent County Courts

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 8:30AM-4:30PM
401-822-6725

Voice - Main Phone

https://www.courts.ri.gov/ADA/Pages/

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

Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, Foster, Johnston, Glocester, Lincoln, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, West Greenwich, and West Warwick.

Description

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 Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, Foster, Johnston, Glocester, Lincoln, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, West Greenwich, and West Warwick.

Providing organization

Rhode Island Judiciary

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