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

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200.8100-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

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 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

Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield

Geography Served

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Contact

Name:
John Martino
Title:
Clerk/ CASA
Phone:
401-841-8340

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FJ-2600) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-7800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200.8100-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200.8100-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

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 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

Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, Wakefield

Geography Served

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Contact

Name:
John Martino
Title:
Clerk/ CASA
Phone:
401-841-8340

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FJ-2600) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-7800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island
    • Washington County
      • Charlestown
      • Exeter
      • Hopkinton
      • Narragansett
      • North Kingstown
      • Richmond
      • South Kingstown
      • Wakefield
      • Westerly

Telephone Numbers

Number:
401-782-4131
Type:
Main Phone
Name:
Main Phone
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FC-8200.8100-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

Address Listings

Mailing

4800 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879

Physical (Primary)

4800 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879

Contacts

Donna Avella

Primary Contact

(401) 782-4133

John Martino

Clerk/ CASA

(401) 841-8340

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(401) 782-4131

Fax

(401) 782-4109

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