Rhode Island Background Checks
Rhode Island Criminal Records
The Judiciary of Rhode Island ensures that the information and data pertaining to all things judiciary are accessible to all of the public – regardless of sex, race, or economics. The Judiciary of Rhode Island website houses information regarding criminals and criminal background checks. Additionally, the website contains information regarding jury service, education and community outreach, and all district court calendar information.
The Adult Criminal Information Database run by the Judiciary of Rhode Island allows web users to search for criminal records based on either defendant name, business name, or by case identification information. All Rhode Island criminal records searches conducted on the website are free of charge. The information contained within the database only goes back as far as 1988 and no date of birth or personally identifying information is released with any records located online.
To conduct a search criminal records do the following:
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Step 1: Visit the Rhode Island Adult Criminal Information Database. Click Here.
Step 2: Select to search by Defendant or Case.
Step 3: Agree to the terms and conditions.
Step 4: Fill out all of the required information fields and submit your request.
For further information regarding accessing Rhode Island criminal records during your Rhode Island background check, contact the Judiciary of Rhode Island office at the address below:
Judiciary of Rhode IslandKent County Courthouse
222 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 822-6750
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Rhode Island Court Records
The Judiciary of Rhode Island works with both criminal background and court case record information. The office's website contains further information regarding the Supreme and Superior court system within the state, family information, worker's compensation information, and statistics and data regarding Rhode Island traffic issues.
The information provided by the Rhode Island court records online can be searched by name, court case identification number, case filing dates and by case type. No personal identifying information is released. Search results will show the court where the case resided, the court location, the type of case, status, and disposition. It should be noted that any Rhode Island court records located within this system are not official records. If official records are required, the Judiciary of Rhode Island should be contacted directly.
For further information regarding accessing Rhode Island court records, contact the Judiciary of Rhode Island office at the address below:
Judiciary of Rhode IslandKent County Courthouse
222 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 822-6750
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Rhode Island Criminal Information Database
Rhode Island Jail Records
Rhode Island jail records are accessible on the State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections website. The website maintains that it is purely an information gathering site and should not be relied upon for official records information. It should also be noted that the Rhode Island DOC cannot confirm case information or content contained within the website search results.
Inmate searches can be made by identification number, first and last name (real or alias), race, sex, age range, and last known residence. The records that are returned contain detailed information including sentences and charges. Inmate searches are free of charge.
To search for jail records online do the following:
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Step 1: Visit the Rhode Island Inmate Search webpage. Click Here.
Step 2: Fill out all required information fields.
Step 3: Click “Search” to view all results.
For further information regarding accessing Rhode Island jail records, contact the State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections at the address below:
State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections40 Howard Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-1000
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Rhode Island Inmate Search
Rhode Island Driving Records
Rhode Island driving records for your Rhode Island background check may be obtained through the State of Rhode Island Motor Vehicle records website. This website encompasses driving and vehicle report information. Driving record information will only go back as far as three years and are official copies of records maintained by the State of Rhode Island Motor Vehicle department. The website offers a verification service of records located within the website as well.
To obtain a licensed driver's record, the last name, date of birth, zip code, and driver's license number are required. There is a $19.50 fee for each record obtained. All records adhere to the Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act of 1994 and will not reveal personal information, such as address and social security number. However, any driving infractions will be listed, including the date of the infraction and any jail time or fines paid.
For further information regarding accessing Rhode Island driving records, contact the State of Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Records office at the address below:
State of Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Records286 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 462-4368
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