RI · rules
R.I. Sup. Ct. R. Art. I, R. 21
Docketing
(a) Classes of Cases. All cases shall be docketed and numbered consecutively
and followed by such designations as the Clerk of the Supreme Court may deem
appropriate.
(b) Extraordinary and Prerogative Writs. Petitions for extraordinary and
prerogative writs and processes, proceedings in equity originally entered in the
Supreme Court, and all other matters not expressly provided for by this rule shall be
docketed under Miscellaneous Petitions and Appeals. Such matters shall be docketed
on the return day.
(c) Criminal Matters. Criminal appeals, petitions for trials and new trials in
criminal cases, and all questions certified from trial courts in criminal proceedings
shall be docketed under Criminal Matters.
(d) Civil Matters. Civil appeals and all questions certified from trial courts in civil
cases shall be docketed under Civil Matters.
Provenance
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- courts.ri.gov
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- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
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