Garrahy Judicial Complex- Providence County Courts
Address
One Dorrance Plaza
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 458-5400
www.courts.ri.gov/ADA/Pages/Garrahy%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. The Family Court maintains a voluntary adoption reunion registry.
District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.
Services
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Description
The Family Court maintains a voluntary adoption reunion registry. The registry is located on the second floor, Juvenile Department, in the Garrahy Judicial Complex.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Persons eligible to register are: adult adoptees (age twenty-one (21) and over) who were born and adopted in the State of Rhode Island; birth-parents who surrendered a child for adoption in the State of Rhode Island; adult genetic sibling of adoptee; adoptive parents of deceased adoptee; and parent or adult siblings of deceased birth-parent.
Intake Procedure
Turn in voluntary registration application and affidavit, available online, to Juvenile Department at the Garrahy Judicial Complex.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
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
Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, Warren, Woonsocket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- East Providence
- Glocester
- Lincoln
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Smithfield
- Woonsocket
- Bristol County
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Description
CASA: 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
Providence County
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence 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
Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, Warren, Woonsocket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- East Providence
- Glocester
- Lincoln
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Smithfield
- Woonsocket
- Bristol 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:
Serves residents of Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, Warren and Woonsocket
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
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Rhode Island Judiciary; RI; 6th; Sixth Division District Court; Family; CASA
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 15, 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
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Description
The Family Court maintains a voluntary adoption reunion registry. The registry is located on the second floor, Juvenile Department, in the Garrahy Judicial Complex.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Persons eligible to register are: adult adoptees (age twenty-one (21) and over) who were born and adopted in the State of Rhode Island; birth-parents who surrendered a child for adoption in the State of Rhode Island; adult genetic sibling of adoptee; adoptive parents of deceased adoptee; and parent or adult siblings of deceased birth-parent.
Intake Procedure
Turn in voluntary registration application and affidavit, available online, to Juvenile Department at the Garrahy Judicial Complex.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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
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
Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, Warren, Woonsocket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- East Providence
- Glocester
- Lincoln
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Smithfield
- Woonsocket
- Bristol 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.
Description
CASA: 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
Providence County
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence 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
Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Providence, Smithfield, Warren, Woonsocket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Cumberland
- East Providence
- Glocester
- Lincoln
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Smithfield
- Woonsocket
- Bristol 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
Address Listings
Mailing
One Dorrance Plaza
Providence, RI 02903
Physical (Primary)
One Dorrance Plaza
Providence, RI 02903
Contacts
Lorraine Alfonso
Primary Contact
Clerk
(401) 458-3144
Andrew J. Johnson Esq.
CASA Director
Phone Numbers
District Court
(401) 458-5400
CASA
(401) 458-3330
Fax
(401) 458-3190
Main Phone
(401) 458-3480
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