Courts in Rhode Island
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The Courts in Rhode Island consist of the state court system and two federal courts. [1]
Appellate Courts
The Supreme Court is the court of last resort in the state. [2]
Trial Courts
The Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction. It has jurisdiction in all felony cases and civil cases regarding amounts over $10,000. There are three divisions within this level of court: the Business Calendar, the Adult Drug Court, and the Gun Court. [2]
The District Court tries criminal misdemeanor cases and civil cases regarding amounts of up to $10,000. There are no jury trials in the District Court.[2]
The Family Court has jurisdiction over domestic relations issues involving children. It includes the specialized Juvenile Drug Court, Truancy Court and Domestic Violence Court.[2]
Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court
The Workers' Compensation Court has jurisdiction over all workers' compensation matters.[2]
The Traffic Tribunal which hears traffic cases and keeps records of driving accidents and violations.[2]
Federal courts
There are two federal courts in Rhode Island: the District of Rhode Island and the District of Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court.[3]
Appeals go to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals.
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