Superior Court Superior Court Welcome to the Superior Court homepage. The Superior Court is comprised of twenty-two (22) judges and five (5) magistrates. The court is the forum for jury and non-jury trials of both civil and criminal matters. The court has original jurisdiction in all felony proceedings, in civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $10,000, and in equity matters. Appeals from District Court trials result in trials de novo, entirely new trials, in the Superior Court. The court also hears agency, zoning board, and probate court appeals, among others. About the Superior Court It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Quick Links 1Business Calendar1Civil Case Process1Criminal Case Process1Early Termination of ProbationRule 35(c) of the Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure1Frequently Asked Questions1Jury Questionnaire1Land Use Calendar1Procedure for Requesting a Transcript 1Calendars and Public Access to Court Hearings1Court Rules, General Laws, and Ordinances1Electronic Filing Guidelines1Forms1Make Payments1Rhode Island Judiciary Public PortalFind case information1Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal for Attorneys and External Agencies1Self-Help Key Contacts General Information (401) 222-3250 Kent County Clerk (401) 822-6900 Newport County Clerk (401) 841-8330 Washington County Clerk (401) 782-4121 Jury Commissioner (401) 222-5879 Providence/Bristol County (401) 822-6865 Kent County (401) 782-4177 Washington and Newport Counties Contact the Court