Hopkinton, RI Public Records
Hopkinton is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, with an estimated population of 8,431 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2024 estimate) and 43.0 square miles of land. That is up about 33 residents since the 2020 Census base. Local records such as birth, death and marriage certificates and land records start at the Hopkinton Town Hall (One Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833). Criminal and small-claims cases from Hopkinton are generally heard at the Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex.
📍 Hopkinton Record Offices & Courts
Town Clerk
Hopkinton Town Hall
One Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
District Court
Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Superior Court
Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Family Court
Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex
4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk)
Hopkinton Town Hall
One Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833
Probate Court
Hopkinton Probate Court
One Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833
Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days.
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Hopkinton, RI
Criminal case records for Hopkinton are kept by the Rhode Island Judiciary. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Hopkinton
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🔍 Background Check in Hopkinton, RI
A people search for Hopkinton pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Hopkinton are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Hopkinton
| Town Clerk | Hopkinton Town HallOne Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833(401) 377-7777 ext. 1Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Sex offender registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📋 Arrest Records in Hopkinton, RI
Arrest and booking records for Hopkinton are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Rhode Island State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Hopkinton
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏛️ Court Records in Hopkinton, RI
Court records for Hopkinton include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Hopkinton, with addresses from the official Rhode Island Judiciary directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Hopkinton
| District Court | Rhode Island District Court, 4th Division – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Superior Court | Rhode Island Superior Court (Washington County) – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879(401) 782-4121 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| Probate Court | Hopkinton Probate CourtOne Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833Rhode Island probate courts are municipal and sit at the city/town hall; contact the clerk for session days. Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Rhode Island Judiciary |
🏠 Property Records in Hopkinton, RI
Rhode Island has no county registries: land evidence records are kept by each city or town clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Hopkinton
| Land Evidence Records (Town/City Clerk) | Hopkinton Town HallOne Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833(401) 377-7777 ext. 1 Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| Town Clerk | Hopkinton Town HallOne Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833(401) 377-7777 ext. 1Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
📜 Vital Records in Hopkinton, RI
In Rhode Island, the city or town clerk where the event occurred also keeps birth, marriage and death records. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Hopkinton
| Town Clerk | Hopkinton Town HallOne Townhouse Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833(401) 377-7777 ext. 1Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Source: elections.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Hopkinton, RI
The official sex offender registry for Hopkinton is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Hopkinton
| Official registry | Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry (Rhode Island State Police) Source: risp.ri.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Hopkinton, RI
Divorce cases are heard by the Rhode Island Family Court. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Hopkinton
| Family Court | Rhode Island Family Court – McGrath Judicial Complex4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 Source: courts.ri.gov ↗ |
| State vital records office | Rhode Island Department of Health - Center for Vital RecordsSimpson Hall, 6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm weekdays Source: health.ri.gov ↗ |