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State Supreme Court | 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

Supreme Court generally sits en banc (with all five (5) members together) for the first full week of every month, except for the summer months, to hear oral arguments.
401-222-3266

Voice - Main Phone

https://www.courts.ri.gov

Application process

Appeals to questions of law and equity in the appeals to questions of law and equity in the state’s Superior and Family Courts, as well as certain matters appealed from the Rhode Island District and Workers’ Compensation Courts. During oral argument week, the court hears the cases that are scheduled for each day, one after the other.

Fees

Varies

Service area

Statewide

Description

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.

Providing organization

Rhode Island Judiciary

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