Rhode Island Public Records

• Where can I find different types of background checks in Rhode Island?
  There are numerous ways to order a background check and several types. You can search different case types at once, or you can also choose to explore just a felony or misdemeanor. You will be able to see the case's description, court, filing date, case type, status, arrest details, arresting agency, and case ID. This is not a complete background check, only a check of case records of certain types. Background check is a broad term. In many cases, it is just a search of criminal records; in others, it's more. There are instances where an individual needs to show a driver's history record to an employer as a term of their application process. Various departments throughout Rhode Island have personal responsibilities. Although police departments make out the reports, the cases end up in court. It is best to look up court records as the state police do not seem to have an online source to conduct a background check. Some background check of criminal records services reveals their coverage, such as whether traffic violations, misdemeanors, or DUIs appear. A case search from the courts would generally cover many criminal records. However, traffic violations, if only resulting in a citation, will probably not show up. You can search for records on your own and only get what you need. If you only need a criminal record check, the criminal courts are where to look. However, if you're looking for assets such as home ownership, for example, you can look up land records from the town clerk's office; here are links to town/city websites, look for the town clerk, some of the services such as form downloads and instructions on how to request property information is also included.
• What is the best way to view arrests across Rhode Island?
  There are crime maps on individual police websites that show all incidents, including arrests throughout Rhode Island. Arrests are published online by individuals, either small or large, in law enforcement departments. When a person is booked, the police will enter the information in an arrest log, jail/inmate list, or any other term used to show people in custody. Some periodicals show recent arrests in their local areas.
• Where can I find in Rhode Island the House vote on tolls?
  Are you talking about the truck toll bill? The governor (Raymondo) approved the bill after the debate, 52 for and 21 against.
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• Rhode Island Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Rhode Island Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Rhode Island Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• Rhode Island Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Rhode Island Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Rhode Island Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Rhode Island Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Rhode Island Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found.
• Rhode Island Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Rhode Island Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Rhode Island Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• Rhode Island Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Total Violent Crime:
  2,342
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  25
• Rape:
  491
• Robbery:
  418
• Aggravated Assault:
  1,408
• Total Property Crime:
  16,259
• Burglary:
  2,321
• Larceny Theft:
  12,580
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  1,358

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  1,052,567
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  1,048,315
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  0%
• Net change of residents' total population
  4,248
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  1,048,319
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  60,139
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  6%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  226,825
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  22%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  14%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  150,596
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  856,869
• State's black resident population
  60,189
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  6,058
• State's Asian resident population
  30,457
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  554
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  34,787
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  130,655
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  803,685
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  81%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  6%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  12%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  76%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Rhode Island
• Births
  12,376
• Deaths
  9,723
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  91
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  87%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Rhode Island Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  13%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  21%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  83%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  30%
• Total number of Veterans
  81,594

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Rhode Island
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  23 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  452,191
• Net change of housing units estimates
  12,355
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  3%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  64%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $283,700
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  40%
• Total number of households
  404,227
• Average size of households
  3

• Rhode Island Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $28,638
• Statewide income of median households in Rhode Island
  $53,243
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  12%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $41,946
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $39,829
• Labor force of civilian workers
  567,093
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  63,668
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  11%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  615,347
• Net change of employment in all industries
  31,521
• People employed by the government
  75,063
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  29,059,152
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  47,224
• Number of private non farm establishments
  29,759