Providence County, RI Arrests & Jail Records

Searching for arrest records involves both online and offline methods. The public may fill out the Public Records Request Form online and then proceed to submit their requests electronically. Note that requests are processed in the order in which they are received (first come, first served). If you are looking for a quick response, ensure to submit your request early. To submit your request via postal mail or if you are planning to visit on an appointed date, use the address below:

RI Department of Public Safety Legal Office

311 Danielson Pike

North Scituate, RI 02857

(401) 444-1105

The Division of Sheriffs in Rhode Island works with the Department of Corrections to assist in providing safety to Rhode Island citizens. You are required to fill out the Public Records Request Form and send by mail or in person to:

RI Department of Public Safety Legal Office

311 Danielson Pike

North Scituate, RI 02857

Phone: (401) 444-1083

Fax:(401) 444-1105

Inquirers may petition the agency that carried out an arrest for current arrest data by visiting their location, sending a hand-delivery mail, and via call. You may visit any of these police departments to relay your request for arrest information:

• Providence Police Department (PPD)
• Johnston Police Department
• Central Falls Police Department

You may access the Providence Police Department arrest records by visiting the Open Data Portal, which allows you to search by name. You may access arrest data logs dating back to the last 60 days. Some police departments, for example, the North Providence Police Department, will require you to fill out an online request form. Through this, the public may request arrest information via an online forum. The general public may use the drop box located at 444 Westminster Street, Suite 220, Providence, RI 02903, to mail their inquiries for arrest data. On the other hand, you may submit a request in person via the Providence County PD at:

Public Safety Complex

325 Washington Street

Providence, RI 02903

The Superior Court Clerk is statutorily in charge of keeping track of court records and filing them appropriately. When a criminal is charged in court, the case is treated as a court case, and the criminal pays for their offense. Case files for convicted persons can be located at the Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 or call (401) 222-3250. You can view them electronically on the Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal.

A number of commercial websites, such as InfoTracer, provide online services for finding and reproducing arrest records. These services typically source data from law enforcement. The website is centralized enabling you to browse various data on arrests in Providence County.