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Court Guides and Locations for Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut

Find courthouse locations, directions and guides for Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Connecticut coverage is state courts only; the federal locations shown are in Providence and Boston.

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Court Locations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut

Explore selected state court locations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, plus federal courthouses in Providence and Boston. Search a location, check the address on your notice, and open a court guide or official court page.

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Before Your Court Date

Bring the paperwork you were given, such as the summons, citation, or bail papers, and a photo ID. Plan extra time for parking and security screening. If you have not spoken with a lawyer yet, call us before the date if you can. The initial screening call is free.

For preparation, see our Providence arraignment guide or federal first-appearance and arraignment guide, according to the court named on your papers.

How to Look up Your Case

Rhode Island state cases can be searched on the Rhode Island Judiciary public portal. Massachusetts state cases are on MassCourts. Federal cases are on PACER. Each court guide links to the right one.

Frequently Asked Questions

The court is printed on your summons, citation, or bail paperwork. In Rhode Island, District Court cases are heard in the division that covers the city or town where the case arose. In Massachusetts, the District Court that covers that town usually hears it. Call us and we will tell you.

Usually yes for a criminal case, especially at the first appearance. Some later dates can be handled by your lawyer alone, but only when the court allows it. We tell you which dates you must attend.

Missing a court date can lead to a warrant and new charges. If it has already happened, call us right away so we can work on getting you back before the court.

Next step

Have a court date coming up?

Call 401-621-9700 or request a consultation about your court matter. The initial screening call is free.

130 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903 · Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.