Rhode Island Criminal Records

To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of locations and resources for Rhode Island criminal records.

The General Laws of Rhode Island, Title 38, Chapter 2, Section 2, describes who can access Rhode Island criminal records and what information can't be made public. You can find this information at the www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE38/38-2/38-2-2.HTM . The same title and chapter also have a section stating that any records that have been deemed public will continue to be seen that way, even if future court proceedings or investigations are held and involve issues contained in the records. However, when seeking the criminal records in Rhode Island under someone's name, it is important to know what information to request.

Some information in the Rhode Island criminal records is not considered public if it has the potential to interfere with an ongoing investigation; keep the person from receiving a fair trial or judgment; unjustifiably invade the person's privacy; or otherwise reveal previously confidential names or strategies for law enforcement actions. The criminal records of Rhode Island can be researched and requested, but be sure to explore wisely.

To lookup Rhode Island criminal background check information, contact the following office:

To perform a Rhode Island criminal background check, you can use their fully automated system located here. Searches can be done by name, by docket number or by other case information. Like with most systems, the more information you are able to input, the better your chances are of coming up with a positive match. For more information visit: Judiciary of Rhode Island