Kent County Superior Court cases in Kent County, Warwick, RI
Kent County Superior Court in Warwick, RI, is a state superior court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Rhode Island Judiciary. It conducts jury and nonjury trials; handles felony criminal prosecutions (including grand jury matters) from arraignment through disposition; and hears civil actions beyond the District Court's monetary limits, including contract, tort, property, and equitable/injunctive cases. The court also hears de novo jury trials in misdemeanor cases and civil appeals from the District Court, and reviews certain administrative and land-use (zoning/planning) appeals. It does not adjudicate family or juvenile matters (handled by the Family Court) or most routine traffic violations (handled by the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal or municipal courts).
Kent County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Kent |
| Street Address: | 222 Quaker Lane |
| City: | Warwick |
| Zip Code: | 2886 |
| Phone: | 401-822-6900 |
| Fax: | 401-822-6905 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m |
| Website URL: | https://www.courts.ri.gov/ADA/Pages/Noel%20Judicial%20Complex.aspx |
| Restrictions: | Cell phone camera and video is strictly prohibited in the courthouse |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Case Docket Search |
| Jury Service: | Jury Service |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Email: | ada@courts.ri.gov |
| ADA Phone: | 401-222-3266 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | ada@courts.ri.gov |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_County_Courthouse_(Rhode_Island) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Kent County Superior Court
Kent County Superior Court serves as the general trial court for serious matters. It:
- Handles felony criminal cases and major civil disputes (contracts, torts, property), and convenes grand juries.
- Processes case filings (civil complaints, answers, motions; criminal indictments/informations), maintains dockets, and provides e-filing, records, and certified copies.
- Manages jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and requests for deferral/excuse.
- Conducts court hearings and trials: arraignments, conferences, motion hearings, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, and sentencings.
- Issues no-contact orders in criminal cases and offers guidance/referrals for domestic protective orders handled by other courts.
- Provides public-facing support: calendars, continuance requests, fines/fees payments, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and transcript requests.
- Facilitates alternative dispute resolution where available.