R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 21

As amended through June 7, 2024
Rule 21 - Docketing
(a)Classes of Cases. All cases shall be docketed and numbered consecutively and followed by such designations as the Clerk of the Supreme Court may deem appropriate.
(b)Extraordinary and Prerogative Writs. Petitions for extraordinary and prerogative writs and processes, proceedings in equity originally entered in the Supreme Court, and all other matters not expressly provided for by this rule shall be docketed under Miscellaneous Petitions and Appeals. Such matters shall be docketed on the return day.
(c)Criminal Matters. Criminal appeals, petitions for trials and new trials in criminal cases, and all questions certified from trial courts in criminal proceedings shall be docketed under Criminal Matters.
(d)Civil Matters. Civil appeals, petitions for trials and new trials in civil cases, and all questions certified from trial courts in civil cases shall be docketed under Civil Matters.

R.i. Sup. Ct. R. 21

Amended effective 6/19/2020; Revised 10/1/2023.