North Smithfield, RI Public Records
North Smithfield is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, with an estimated population of 12,899 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 23.9 square miles of land. That is up about 303 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the North Smithfield Town Hall (83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896). Criminal and small-claims cases from North Smithfield are generally heard at the Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial Complex.
📍 North Smithfield Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
North Smithfield Town Hall
83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896
Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm: Mon-Wed 8:00 am-7:00 pm: Thurs. 8:00 am-12:00 pm: Fri.
District Court
Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial Complex
One Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
Superior Court
Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex
250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
Family Court
Rhode Island Family Court – Garrahy Judicial Complex
One Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903
Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk)
North Smithfield Town Hall
83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896
Probate Court
North Smithfield Probate Court
83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896
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 North Smithfield, RI
Criminal case records for North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in North Smithfield, RI
A people search for North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for North Smithfield
| Town Clerk | North Smithfield Town Hall83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896(401) 767-2200 ext. 326Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm: Mon-Wed 8:00 am-7:00 pm: Thurs. 8:00 am-12:00 pm: Fri. Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in North Smithfield, RI
Arrest and booking records for North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in North Smithfield, RI
Court records for North Smithfield include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve North Smithfield, with addresses from the official Rhode Island Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for North Smithfield
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 6th Division – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Providence/Bristol County) – Licht Judicial Complex250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903(401) 222-3230 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903(401) 458-5272 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | North Smithfield Probate Court83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896Rhode 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 North Smithfield, 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 North Smithfield
| Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk) | North Smithfield Town Hall83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896(401) 767-2200 ext. 326 Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | North Smithfield Town Hall83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896(401) 767-2200 ext. 326Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm: Mon-Wed 8:00 am-7:00 pm: Thurs. 8:00 am-12:00 pm: Fri. Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in North Smithfield, 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 North Smithfield
| Town Clerk | North Smithfield Town Hall83 Green Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896(401) 767-2200 ext. 326Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm: Mon-Wed 8:00 am-7:00 pm: Thurs. 8:00 am-12:00 pm: Fri. 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 North Smithfield, RI
The official sex offender registry for North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield
| Official registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in North Smithfield, 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 North Smithfield
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – Garrahy Judicial ComplexOne Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903(401) 458-5272 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 ↗ |