Newport County, RI Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest records may be obtained from the Newport County Sheriff's Office online, by mail, or in person. To request arrest records online, individuals must download and complete the Public Records Request Form available on the Sheriff's portal. The completed form may be submitted by mail or in person to:

The County Sheriff's Office

45 Washington Square

Newport, RI 02840

Phone: (401) 841-8300

Copies of arrest records can also be requested by mail or during an in-person visit. All requests should include the appropriate fees and necessary details, such as the arrestee's name, date of birth, and location of the incident.

Police Departments in Newport County are responsible for maintaining arrest records within their jurisdictions. Most departments offer guidance on how to request arrest reports, typically found on their official platforms. Individuals may request records by visiting or contacting the relevant Police Departments. In most cases, requests can also be submitted by mail, fax, or through an online request form. Requesters should provide essential details, including the arrestee's name and the date of the incident, to help facilitate processing. Major local Police Departments within the county include:

• Newport Police Department
• Middletown Police Department
• Portsmouth Police Department

The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) provides access to statewide criminal history records, including those related to Newport County. Criminal records can be obtained from the BCI by mail or through an in-person visit at:

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation's Office

4 Howard Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 274-4400

The BCI office is open for public requests Monday through Friday, from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Requesters must present a government-issued photo ID and pay a $5 processing fee. In-person requests are typically processed immediately, while mailed requests may take up to 14 days for processing and delivery.

Criminal Court records for the county can be obtained from the Newport County Superior Court and the Newport County District Court. Individuals seeking these records may visit the appropriate courthouse in person. Additionally, the Rhode Island Judiciary offers an online Public Portal that allows users to search for and access court case information. Alternatively, the county arrest records are available through trusted third-party websites such as InfoTracer, which aggregate public record data.