What are Warwick City Public Records?
In accordance with APRA, Warwick public records include any information generated, prepared, used, or retained by any government agencies, except where restricted by the provisions of law. Warwick public records may consist of any document or material, paper, report, study, map, photograph, book, card, tape recording either in hard or soft copy, that has been prepared, possessed, or retained for use by any public body. Records may also include pictures or information transmitted by email. However, certain portions of a public record may be restricted from public view if it contains:
- Private personal information that violates personal privacy
- Identifiable records that can be deemed confidential by federal or state law
- Confidential information
- Taxpayer information
Warwick City Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) maintains a record of crime within the cities and counties in the US through its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. In 2019 Warwick recorded 1,315 crimes, 76 violent crimes, and 1,239 property crimes. There were 2 murders, 29 rape incidents, and 8 robberies. Aggravated assault was the most recurring violent crime with 37 incidents. Larceny-theft was the most common property crime with 1,073 cases while arson was the least common with only 2 recorded cases. Warwick city also recorded 108 burglaries and 58 motor vehicle theft incidents.
Are Warwick City Criminal Records Public?
Not all criminal records in Warwick City are public documents. In accordance with APRA, some records are expressly restricted under Section 4 of the APRA. Public criminal records do not include juvenile records. Interested persons may obtain national and local criminal history records from the City of Warwick Police Department.
Warwick city criminal history records that require fingerprints may be obtained by calling (401) 468-4318 to schedule an appointment. Criminal history records that do not require fingerprints may be obtained on a walk-in basis on weekdays between 9 00 a.m. and 3 00 p.m.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation provides copies of Warwick's criminal records and carries out criminal history checks. State and national criminal history checks cost $5 and $35 respectively, payable by check, money order, or credit card. Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. A copy of a valid photo ID is required when applying for the record.
To request a criminal history check in person, visit the Attorney General’s Customer Service Center located at:
4 Howard Avenue
Corner of Pontiac Avenue and Howard Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 274-4400
Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
For mail requests, send a completed Notarized Release Form, a copy of government-issued photo ID, and payment to:
Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General
4 Howard Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
How to Obtain Warwick City Police Reports and Arrest Records
The City of Warwick Police Department maintains Warwick city police reports and arrest records. Warwick City arrest records may be obtained through its online records request form. Interested persons may also obtain copies of police reports and records by visiting in person or sending a completed Request For Records Under The Access To Public Records Act form to:
Warwick Police Records Div.
99 Veteran’s Memorial Drive
Warwick, RI 02886
Visits should be on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. Requesters may also call (401) 468-4285 for records. All documents cost $0.15 per page. The first hour of a search is free and subsequent hours are charged at $15 per search. MAil requests require a self-addressed and stamped envelope
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Warwick City
Warwick City Police Department keeps a record of sex offender information within the city limits in accordance with Sexual Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The public can access and obtain these records by paying a visit to the police department to make a request at;
Warwick Police Department
99 Veterans Memorial Drive
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone; (401) 468-4200
As an alternative, the Rhode Island Parole Board and Sex Offender Notification Unit maintains a sex offender registry that provides information on registered sex offenders residing in Rhode Island including Warwick City. Interested persons can access the registry online. The registry contains related sex offender information such as the names (and any known aliases) of sex offenders, physical descriptions, and the addresses on record. It also includes photographs (if available) and zip codes as well as a mapping feature that allows individuals to conduct searches using names or proximity to schools and parks.
How to Find Warwick Inmate Records
Interested persons may find information on persons arrested in Warwick through the arrest log maintained by the City of Warwick Police Department. Inmates may also be found through the inmate search tool provided by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Alternatively, pay a visit to the police station to enquire about inmates in custody.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Warwick Jail?
To visit inmates at the Warwick jail, contact or visit the Warwick City Police Department at
Warwick Police Department
99 Veterans Memorial Drive
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone; (401) 468-4200
Court Records
Warwick falls under the Kent County judicial system. Kent County is home to a Superior Court, one District Court, one Family Court, 5 Probate Courts, and 4 Municipal Courts. The Superior Courts are courts of general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases but typically handle cases outside of the jurisdiction of other courts. District Courts have jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases such as criminal misdemeanors and civil claims for less than $5,000. The Family Court’s jurisdiction extends to domestic relations, juvenile matters, some criminal cases, and some civil cases. Probate Courts have jurisdiction over probate matters and Municipal Courts handle most municipal ordinance violations.
Location of Courts
Kent County Superior Court
Noel Judicial Complex
222 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 822-6900
Fax: (401) 822-6905
Third Division District Court
Noel Judicial Complex
222 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 822-6750
Fax: (401) 823-6755
Kent County Family Court
Noel Judicial Complex
222 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 822-6725
Fax: (401) 822-6730
Coventry Probate Court
1670 Flat River Road
Coventry, RI 02816
Phone: (401) 822-9172
East Greenwich Probate Court
125 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 886-8607
Warwick Probate Court
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 738-2000 (Ext. 6213)
West Greenwich Probate Court
280 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02817
Phone: (401) 392-3800
Fax: (401) 392-3805
West Warwick Probate Court
1170 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: (401) 822-9201
Fax: (401) 822-9266
Coventry Municipal Court
1670 Flat River Road
Coventry, RI 02816
Phone: (401) 822-9187
East Greenwich Municipal Court
125 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 886-3212
Warwick Municipal Court
3275 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 738-2000 ext. 6213
West Warwick Municipal Court
1170 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: (401) 822-9201
Fax: (401) 822-9266
Are Warwick Court Records Public?
Warwick city court records are public documents available to members of the public unless expressly restricted by statute or expunged by the court.
How to Obtain Warwick Civil Court Case Records
Interested persons may access Warwick civil court case records online using the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal. Interested persons may conduct smart searches for court records, search for court hearings on a specified date or make payments for cases on the portal. Some of the information available on the portal include the case summary, case information, party information, and case events.
Warwick civil court case records may also be obtained from the Rhode Island Supreme Court Judicial Records Center. Access to civil court records is dependent on the year when the record was created. Individuals may check the List of records to verify if a particular record is available from the Records Center. To request records send an email to archives@courts.ri.gov, call (401) 721-2643 or visit the center in person at
5 Hill Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401) 721-2641
Warwick civil court records are also available at the court where the case was heard. Interested persons may contact the clerk of the court to inspect or obtain copies of the records.
How to Obtain Warwick Criminal Court Records
Warwick city criminal court records are available from the court where the trial was held. Interested persons may request records from the clerk’s office of the respective court. Criminal court records are also accessible online using the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal. Search for court hearings and other court records on this platform.
Alternatively, check the list of records to find out if the records are available from the Rhode Island Supreme Court Judicial Records Center. Records available at the center may be obtained by sending an email to archives@courts.ri.gov, calling (401) 721-2643, or visiting the center in person at:
5 Hill Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401) 721-2641
What are Warwick Vital Records?
Warwick vital records are the official documentation of important life events within the city. Warwick city’s vital records include records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces within the city. Vital records in Warwick are confidential and as such, only available to authorized persons.
Where and How to Obtain Warwick Divorce Records
Warwick divorce records may be obtained from the Rhode Island Supreme Court Judicial Records Center or the Kent County Family Court.
Interested persons contact the Record Center to obtain copies of a Warwick divorce record at:
5 Hill Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401) 721-2641
Alternatively, visit the Kent County Family Court in person at:
Noel Judicial Complex
222 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 822-6725
Fax: (401) 822-6730
Where and How to Get Public Warwick Marriage Records
Warwick marriage records are confidential and may only be obtained by the following:
- The registrant
- Registrant’s parents, sibling, guardian, or authorized agent;
- Attorneys-at-law, title examiners, or members of legally incorporated genealogical societies conducting official duties
- A person who needs information to determine or protect personal or property rights
- A person with a court order permitting access to the record.
Interested persons may obtain a Warwick marriage certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Public Health or the Warwick city clerk.
Applications to the Department of Health may be in person or by mail. Applicants may visit the Department or send a completed Application for a Certified Copy of a Marriage or Civil Record to
Rhode Island Department of Health
Office of Vital Records
3 Capitol Hill
Room 101
Providence, RI 02908
In-person applications cost $22 for the first copy while mail applications cost $25. Additional copies cost $18 each. In-person requests may be paid for using cash, check, or money order. Mail requests may only be paid for using checks or money orders. Check and money orders should be made payable to the General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island
A marriage certificate may also be obtained from the Warwick city clerk by sending or taken in person a completed application form to:
Warwick City Clerk,
Warwick City Hall,
3275 Post Road,
Warwick, RI 02886
Applications cost the same as above. Payments should be made by money order or bank check only. All applications must be accompanied by a valid photo ID.
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Warwick
All Warwick marriage records are restricted under law and require interested persons to have a right to obtain the record before access can be given.
Where and How to Find Warwick Birth Records
Warwick birth records are restricted to authorized persons only. These include:
- The registrant
- Registrant’s parents, sibling, guardian, or authorized agent;
- Attorneys-at-law, title examiners, or members of legally incorporated genealogical societies conducting official duties
- A person who needs information to determine or protect personal or property rights
- A person with a court order permitting access to the record.
Interested persons may purchase a Warwick city birth certificate from the Department of Health in person or by mail. Complete an Application for a Certified Copy of a Birth Record form and take it in person or send it by mail to
Rhode Island Department of Health
Office of Vital Records
3 Capitol Hill
Room 101
Providence, RI 02908
All applications must be accompanied by a copy of a valid photo ID and the appropriate fee. Requests made in person cost $22 for the first copy and $18 for each additional copy. Payment may be by cash, checks, or money orders. Money orders or checks should be made payable to the ‘General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island'. Mail requests cost $25 for the first copy and $18 for each additional copy. Payment should be made by checks or money order only.
To obtain the marriage certificate from the city clerk, send an Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Record to
Warwick City Clerk,
Warwick City Hall,
3275 Post Road,
Warwick, RI 02886
Applications cost the same as above payable by money order or bank check only.
Where and How to Find Warwick Death Records
Interested eligible persons may obtain a Warwick city death record from the Rhode Island Department of Public Health or the Warwick city clerk. Access to Warwick death records are limited to
- Registrant’s parents, sibling, guardian, or authorized agent;
- Attorneys-at-law, title examiners, or members of legally incorporated genealogical societies conducting official duties
- A person who needs information to determine or protect personal or property rights
- A person with a court order permitting access to the record.
In-person requests for a death certificate at the Department of Public Health may be on any weekday between 7 30 a.m. and 3 30 p.m. Interested persons may also send a death certificate application form to the office at:
Rhode Island Department of Health
Office of Vital Records
3 Capitol Hill
Room 101
Providence, RI 02908
Death certificates from the city clerk may be obtained in person or by mail. Visit the city clerk or send a completed Application for a Certified Copy of a Death record to:
Warwick City Clerk,
Warwick City Hall,
3275 Post Road,
Warwick, RI 02886
Applications at either source cost $25 for mail applications and $22 for walk-in applications. Additional copies cost $18. All applicants must attach a copy of a valid photo ID.
