BE ON ALERT! The Rhode Island Sheriffs do not contact nor solicit money for missing jury duty or other court appearances. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the RI Sheriffs asking you for payment in lieu of arrest or prosecution, please contact our agency directly at (401) 275-2900 to report this incident.
About Us Mission It is the mission of the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs to provide the highest level of services to the Rhode Island Judiciary and Rhode Island Criminal Justice System while maintaining the greatest degree of integrity, impartiality, and confidentiality; to treat all individuals with the utmost respect, dignity, and fairness; to work with the Department of Corrections and all law enforcement agencies in a spirit of cooperation; to protect and provide security for all who enter the Rhode Island Courts while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and decorum.