Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Courthouse Locations
Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our RI Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our RI Places that Help page.
Kent
Kent County Family Court and District Court
Newport
Newport County Family Court and District Court
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Providence
Providence County Family Court and District Court
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
Washington
Washington County Family Court and District Court
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM