McGrath Judicial Complex - Washington County Courts
Address
4800 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-4131
www.courts.ri.gov/ADA/Pages/McGrath%20Judicial%20Complex.aspx
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 Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown & Westerly
Services
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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.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Family Court- individual and social problems concerning families and children.
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides advocacy in court for the best interests of children who are the victims of abuse and/or neglect and are therefore involved with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Rhode Island Family Court. Staff includes attorney, guardians ad litem and Social Caseworkers. Program also trains volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
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 driverâs 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.
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
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.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Superior Court cases must go through lower court proceedings and be appealed
Intake Procedure
Superior Court cases must go through lower court proceedings and be appealed
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
District Court- Administrative Appeals; Civil; Criminal; Landlord/Tenant; Pretrial Services; Small Claims; Veterans Treatment Court
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
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
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Description
Limited Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal hours are held in adjacent Stedman Government Center. The Traffic Tribunal is part of the Rhode Island unified court system and is comprised of eight (8) judicial officers, which include a Chief Magistrate, an Administrative Magistrate, two (2) Associate Judges, and four (4) Magistrates. The Traffic Tribunal has original jurisdiction over civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals. Further, the Traffic Tribunal has authority over certain Department of Environmental Management offenses. The Traffic Tribunal has oversight responsibilities and concurrent jurisdiction with the Municipal Courts for lesser traffic offenses. The Traffic Tribunal operates several daily calendars including arraignments, trials, motions, and citation (collections) cases. The court also has an Appeals Division which processes Traffic Tribunal, Municipal Court, and Division of Motor Vehicle appeals.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Eligibility
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
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Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Program 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
Eligibility:
Family Court- individual and social problems concerning families and children.
District Court- Administrative Appeals; Civil; Criminal; Landlord/Tenant; Pretrial Services; Small Claims; Veterans Treatment Court
Superior Court cases must go through lower court proceedings and be appealed
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Rhode Island Judiciary; RI; 4th; Fourth Division District Court; Family; Superior; CASA
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 23, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities:
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a trained citizen appointed by the Chief Judge of the Rhode Island Family Court to represent the best interests of a child victim in cases of abuse and/or neglect.
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.
Contact Christine Egerton or Nicole Martin for details.
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
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.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Family Court- individual and social problems concerning families and children.
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides advocacy in court for the best interests of children who are the victims of abuse and/or neglect and are therefore involved with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Rhode Island Family Court. Staff includes attorney, guardians ad litem and Social Caseworkers. Program also trains volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
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 driverâs 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.
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
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.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Superior Court cases must go through lower court proceedings and be appealed
Intake Procedure
Superior Court cases must go through lower court proceedings and be appealed
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
District Court- Administrative Appeals; Civil; Criminal; Landlord/Tenant; Pretrial Services; Small Claims; Veterans Treatment Court
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
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Limited Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal hours are held in adjacent Stedman Government Center. The Traffic Tribunal is part of the Rhode Island unified court system and is comprised of eight (8) judicial officers, which include a Chief Magistrate, an Administrative Magistrate, two (2) Associate Judges, and four (4) Magistrates. The Traffic Tribunal has original jurisdiction over civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals. Further, the Traffic Tribunal has authority over certain Department of Environmental Management offenses. The Traffic Tribunal has oversight responsibilities and concurrent jurisdiction with the Municipal Courts for lesser traffic offenses. The Traffic Tribunal operates several daily calendars including arraignments, trials, motions, and citation (collections) cases. The court also has an Appeals Division which processes Traffic Tribunal, Municipal Court, and Division of Motor Vehicle appeals.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Eligibility
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals
Service Area
Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Washington County
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Wakefield
- Westerly
- Washington County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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