Licht Judicial Complex - Rhode Island Supreme Court, Providence Superior Court
Address
250 Benefit Street
Providence County Courthouse; Licht Judicial Complex
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 222-3266
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.
Services
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Description
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.
Eligibility
Cases must go through lower court proceedings
Intake Procedure
Appeals to district courts and traffic tribunals
Service Area
Providence County
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Providence County
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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.
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.
Eligibility
Cases must go through lower court proceedings.
Intake Procedure
Appeals to questions of law and equity in the appeals to questions of law and equity in the stateâs Superior and Family Courts, as well as certain matters appealed from the Rhode Island District and Workersâ Compensation Courts. During oral argument week, the court hears the cases that are scheduled for each day, one after the other.
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.
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Rhode Island Judiciary; RI; Licht Judicial Complex
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 22, 2022
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
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.
Eligibility
Cases must go through lower court proceedings
Intake Procedure
Appeals to district courts and traffic tribunals
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.
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.
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.
Eligibility
Cases must go through lower court proceedings.
Intake Procedure
Appeals to questions of law and equity in the appeals to questions of law and equity in the stateâs Superior and Family Courts, as well as certain matters appealed from the Rhode Island District and Workersâ Compensation Courts. During oral argument week, the court hears the cases that are scheduled for each day, one after the other.
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.
Address Listings
Mailing
250 Benefit Street
Providence County Courthouse; Licht Judicial Complex
Providence, RI 02903
Physical (Primary)
250 Benefit Street
Providence County Courthouse; Licht Judicial Complex
Providence, RI 02903
Contacts
Debra A. Saunders
Primary Contact
Supreme Court Clerk
J. Joseph Baxter, Jr.
State Court Administrator
Paul Suttell
Chief Justice of Rhode Island
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 222-3266
Fax
(401) 222-3599
TTY
(800) 745-5555
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