Rhode Island Superior Court
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The Rhode Island Superior Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Rhode Island.[1][2]
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 Rhode Island 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.[1][2]
Appeals of superior court rulings go directly to the Rhode Island Supreme Court.[2]
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
The justices of the superior court can serve in any of the four districts.[1][2]
Judges
The superior court has one presiding justice, twenty-one associate justices, and four magistrate judges. Judges are named to the bench by the merit method.[1][2][3]
See also
- News: Matos sworn in as new Superior Court judge, July 15, 2012
- News: Rhode Island Superior Court magistrate vacancy attracts 12 applicants, February 29, 2012
- News: Rhode Island Representative Leo Medina charged with felony misappropriation of funds, September 12, 2011
- News: Judicial Nominating Commission forwards five names to Governor Chafee, July 31, 2011
- News: Summary judgment requested over pension cuts, May 31, 2011
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Rhode Island • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Rhode Island
State courts:
Rhode Island Supreme Court • Rhode Island Superior Court • Rhode Island District Court • Rhode Island Family Court • Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court • Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
State resources:
Courts in Rhode Island • Rhode Island judicial elections • Judicial selection in Rhode Island