Murray Judicial Complex - Newport County Courts

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 9:00AM-4:30PM

Eligibility

Family Court- individual and social problems concerning families and children.

Service Area

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served

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 9:00AM-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 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.

Service Area

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served

Contact

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 9:00AM-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

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served

Description

District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-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

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served

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 9:00AM-4:30PM

Eligibility

Family Court- individual and social problems concerning families and children.

Service Area

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served

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 9:00AM-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 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.

Service Area

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served

Contact

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 9:00AM-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

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served

Description

District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-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

Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

Geography Served