Westerly, RI Public Records
Westerly is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with an estimated population of 23,288 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 29.5 square miles of land. That is down about 64 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Westerly Town Hall (45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891). Criminal and small-claims cases from Westerly are generally heard at the Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex.
📍 Westerly Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Westerly Town Hall
45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
District Court
Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Superior Court
Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Family Court
Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk)
Westerly Town Hall
45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891
Probate Court
Westerly Probate Court
45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891
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 Westerly, RI
Criminal case records for Westerly 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 Westerly
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Westerly, RI
A people search for Westerly 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 Westerly are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Westerly
| Town Clerk | Westerly Town Hall45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Westerly, RI
Arrest and booking records for Westerly 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 Westerly
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Westerly, RI
Court records for Westerly include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Westerly, with addresses from the official Rhode Island Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Westerly
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Westerly Probate Court45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891Rhode 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 Westerly, 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 Westerly
| Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk) | Westerly Town Hall45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891 Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Westerly Town Hall45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Westerly, 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 Westerly
| Town Clerk | Westerly Town Hall45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 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 Westerly, RI
The official sex offender registry for Westerly 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 Westerly
| Official registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Westerly, 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 Westerly
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 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 ↗ |