Rhode Island
Rhode Island, geographically the smallest state in the U.S., features miles of ocean waterfront with any part of the state being no more than a 30-minute drive to the shoreline. From north to south, Rhode Island extends 48 miles, and from east to west, 37 miles. Bordered by Massachusetts to the north and east, Connecticut to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, RI shares a water border, Rhode Island Sound, with the state of New York.
Rhode Island divides its five counties into four Superior Court jurisdictions: Kent, Washington, Newport, and Providence/Bristol (with Providence/Bristol comprising one jurisdiction). Rhode Island's unified state court system, the Superior Court, has original jurisdiction in all County felony proceedings, in civil suits where claims exceed $10,000, and in matters of equity. The Superior Court also hears appeals on civil and criminal cases from the County District Court. (Civil suits with claims from $5,000-$10,000 may be heard by the Superior Court or County District Court). Any appeal from a decision rendered in Superior Court is taken directly to the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
If you have a personal injury case, a judge will hear your claim in civil court. This FAQ's section gives you information about civil lawsuits. If you are confused about the terms you hear while in court, you may find this list of common legal terms handy. Once you've gone through a trial, you may have the right to appeal your personal injury case to the Rhode Island Superior Court or the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Rhode Island is New England's Ocean State, boasting 400 miles of shoreline, comprised of the mainland portion and 30 islands in Narragansett Bay. The largest of these islands is Aquidneck, home to the major cities of Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth. Conanicut is the second largest island, housing the community of Jamestown. The third is Prudence Island. Rhode Island’s ferry system connects all the islands with the mainland, known as Providence Plantation.
Rhode Island contains 39 cities and towns, with a total population of just over 1,048,000 in the 2000 Census. Rhode Island’s most populous cities include Providence, the state capital, Warwick, Cranston and Pawtucket. The per capita income was $29,685, ranking RI 16th in the nation. The gross state product was $33 billion. Rhode Island has some of the lowest energy consumption in America.
Rhode Island’s chief industry is health services, and its second, tourism. Manufacturing ranks as the third largest industry, most notably shipbuilding and fabricated metal products. Rhode Island maintains a long tradition of offering the finest in the seafood industry. Summer seafood festivals abound throughout the state and Rhode Island clambakes remain a long-standing tradition.
The Newport Film Festival and Music Festival are international events. Tourists visiting Rhode Island can follow 14 different designated Heritage Trails, exploring the rich history and culture of the state. While being America’s smallest state, Rhode Island contains one of the highest numbers of national historic landmarks.
Rhode Islander’s hold a long tradition of independence, being the first of the original thirteen colonies to break from Britain and the last state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The first settler in Rhode Island, Roger Williams, fled religious persecution in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and founded Providence in 1636. Famous Rhode Islanders include the legendary composer and entertainer George M. Cohan, artist Gilbert Stuart, and Anne Hutchinson, often thought of as the first American feminist.
Rhode Island, USA, though small in size remains large in spirit and tradition. This lovely maritime state offers the finest in island living and mainland comforts.
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