Little Compton, RI Public Records
Little Compton is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, with an estimated population of 3,553 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 20.5 square miles of land. That is down about 63 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Little Compton Town Hall (P.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837). Criminal and small-claims cases from Little Compton are generally heard at the Rhode Island District Court, 2nd Division – Murray Judicial Complex.
📍 Little Compton Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Little Compton Town Hall
P.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
District Court
Rhode Island District Court, 2nd Division – Murray Judicial Complex
45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
Superior Court
Rhode Island Superior Court (Newport County) – Murray Judicial Complex
45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
Family Court
Rhode Island Family Court – Murray Judicial Complex
45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk)
Little Compton Town Hall
P.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837
Probate Court
Little Compton Probate Court
P.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837
Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Little Compton, RI
Criminal case records for Little Compton are kept by the Rhode Island Judiciary. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Little Compton
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 2nd Division – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Newport County) – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840(401) 841-8330 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Little Compton, RI
A people search for Little Compton pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Little Compton are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Little Compton
| Town Clerk | Little Compton Town HallP.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837(401) 635-4400Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 2nd Division – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Newport County) – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840(401) 841-8330 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Little Compton, RI
Arrest and booking records for Little Compton are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Rhode Island State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Little Compton
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 2nd Division – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Newport County) – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840(401) 841-8330 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Little Compton, RI
Court records for Little Compton include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Little Compton, with addresses from the official Rhode Island Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Little Compton
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 2nd Division – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Newport County) – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840(401) 841-8330 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Little Compton Probate CourtP.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days. Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Little Compton, RI
Rhode Island has no county registries: land evidence records are kept by each city or town clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Little Compton
| Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk) | Little Compton Town HallP.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837(401) 635-4400 Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Little Compton Town HallP.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837(401) 635-4400Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Little Compton, RI
In Rhode Island, the city or town clerk where the event occurred also keeps birth, marriage and death records. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Little Compton
| Town Clerk | Little Compton Town HallP.O. Box 226, Little Compton, RI 02837(401) 635-4400Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Little Compton, RI
The official sex offender registry for Little Compton is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Little Compton
| Official registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Little Compton, RI
Divorce cases are heard by the Rhode Island Family Court. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Little Compton
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – Murray Judicial Complex45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |