Washington County
Washington County, Rhode Island is located in the southwestern part of Rhode Island. Washington County borders Kent County to the north, Connecticut to the west, New York to the southwest, and Newport County, RI to the east. Washington County was originally named King's County and changed its name to Washington County in 1781. The county seat is Wakefield.
The county has a total area of 563 square miles, which consists of 333 square miles of land and 230 square miles of water. The waters of the county are important to the economy of Washington County, as shipbuilding is a major economic interest. It has a maritime border on the Atlantic Ocean and the Narraganset Bay of more than 50 miles. There are 2 harbors; the principal of which is Wickford, in the northeastern section of the county; and Pawcatuck.
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.
According to the US Census Bureau, Washington County, RI had an estimated population of 127,561 in the year 2006. This was a 3.2% increase from the year 2000. There were 60,432 housing units located in Washington County in 2006, with an average of 2.52 persons per household.
Rhode Island's largest agricultural event, the Washington County Fair takes place in Washington County, RI. The Wickford Art Festival is one of the leading such events on the eastern seaboard. In fact, for a maritime county with a strong agricultural orientation, Washington County offers an amazing array of events, sightseeing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, and great fishing in salt and fresh water ponds.
Washington County Accidents News
SHOSHONE COUNTY, Idaho. - A man was accidentally killed Tuesday by his hunting partner while hunting about 15 miles east of Murray, Idaho. Since 1992 this is the fifth hunter shot in Shoshone County, with one case being an unsolved homicide.
A teenager is dead after a morning car accident. The Washington County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Office say 18 year-old Robert Shane Good wrecked his car around 10:30 am Friday on Fordtown Road. Deputies say the boy lost control of his car on a curve and slammed into a tree on the driver’s side door. He was airlifted to the hospital, but died a short time later.
One man was injured in an early morning accident along the Interstate. Idaho State Police troopers responded to the accident in a westbound lane of Interstate 84 in Payette County. It happened
A middle-aged man crashed his car into the Yolo County Fair Mall sign Wednesday morning, knocking out power to nearby businesses and possibly killing himself.
