Rhode Island District Court Associate Judge

James J. Caruolo

Associate Judge

Biographical
Contact Information
  • Garrahy Judicial Complex, One Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI, 02903
  • Office Phone: (401)458-5201
  • TTY: 711
General Background
Public Service Information
  • Appointed by: Governor Gina M. Raimondo
  • Term Length Service: Lifetime
  • Appointment Date: May 10, 2016
Description
  • The jurisdiction of the District Court includes small claims, violations of municipal ordinances, regulations, and misdemeanors when the right to a jury trial in the first instance has been waived. If a defendant invokes the right to a jury trial, the case is transferred to the Superior Court.

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