Rhode Island Superior Court
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The Rhode Island Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Rhode Island.
Jurisdiction
The Superior Courts have jurisdiction over felonies, civil matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $10,000, and in matters of equity. Jurisdiction is concurrent with the District Court on civil matters with amounts in controversy from $5,000-$10,000. Superior Courts may also hears appeals on cases from the District Courts.
Appeals of Superior Court rulings go directly to the Rhode Island Supreme Court. [1]
Districts
The five counties in Rhode Island are divided into four judicial districts:
- Rhode Island Kent Judicial District
- Rhode Island Washington Judicial District
- Rhode Island Newport Judicial District
- Rhode Island Providence/Bristol Judicial District
See also
- News: Rhode Island Superior Court magistrate vacancy attracts 12 applicants, February 29, 2012
- Rhode Island Representative Leo Medina charged with felony misappropriation of funds
- Judicial Nominating Commission forwards five names to Governor Chafee
- Summary judgment requested over pension cuts
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