Rhode Island criminal records are made available to you through various courts and law enforcement agencies.  In some cases, you may be able to check criminal records online, and these may be offered in print or digital copies.  Records, such as background check records, free police reports, juvenile crime records and other free court records, may be available, but in some instances, the information you have access to may be limited.   However, you may be able to obtain needed criminal records through various criminal records databases.

Rhode Island Department of Corrections - Inmate Lookup - Use the Inmate Search tool to look up an inmate.

Rhode Island Department of Corrections - Probation & Parole - View General Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Office Locations & Phone Numbers, Overview of Units, and Collaborative Projects.

Rhode Island Parole Process for Victims - View information to help crime victims understand the parole process.

VineLink - Search For Offender - Search tool to check the custody status of an offender.   Search by Name or Offender ID.

Rhode Island Parole Eligibility List - Lists of inmates being considered or reconsidered for parole by the Parole Board.

Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry - Sex Offenders Fact Sheet - View information related to the Sex Offender Fact Sheet Notification of Release in Rhode Island and explanation of offenders' classifications.

Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry - Offender Listings - Search for Rhode Island Sex Offenders by City or Zip Code and view Lists of Level II and Level III Sex Offenders.

Rhode Island Judiciary - Adult Criminal Information Database.  Search by Defendant Name/Business Name or by Case Identification.

Judiciary of Rhode Island - View General Information, such as Structure of the Court System, All Court Calendars, Jury Service Information, Criminal Information Search, Education and Community Outreach.

Judiciary of Rhode Island - Supreme Court - View Published Opinions.

US District Court of Rhode Island - View Attorney Information, Court Calendars, Clerk's Office, Forms, General Information and Juror Information

US District Court of Rhode Island - Clerk's Office - View Office Hours, Filing Procedures, Fee Schedule, Electronic Public Access Fee Schedule and Contact Information.

Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General - Criminal Division- View history and information about the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit which investigates and prosecutes domestic violence related crimes.

Rhode Island State Police - Crime Statistics, Rhode Island's Most Wanted listing, Missing Children, Amber Alert, Internet Crimes Against Children, Professional Standards, Safe Kids, and Contact Information.

Rhode Island DMV - Instant Criminal Record Check - Search for criminal, felony, misdemeanor, sex offender and other criminal offense records. 

Rhode Island's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives - View Mug Shots of the 10 Most Wanted Fugitives in Rhode Island as well as Apprehended Fugitives.

Rhode Island Amber Alert - View information about the Amber Alert system and contact information.

Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General - Narcotics/Organized Crime Unit - This unit prosecutes narcotics cases, organized crime and asset forfeiture.

Rhode Island Bureau of Criminal Identification/Investigation - View information on obtaining confidential law enforcement documents.