Mandatory Electronic Filing

In accordance with Art. X of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules Governing Electronic Filing, electronic filing is mandatory for small claims actions in the District Court using the Rhode Island Judiciary's (Judiciary) Electronic Filing System. All parties are required to use the Judiciary's Electronic Filing System except for incarcerated individuals or where a waiver is granted in accordance with Art. X, Rule 3(c). Self-represented litigants may electronically file documents in accordance with Art. X, Rule 3(b) but are not required to do so. The D.C.R.S.C.P. must be read in conjunction with Art. X, the Rhode Island Rules of Practice Governing Public Access to Electronic Case Information, and the Rhode Island Judiciary User Guide for Electronic Filing.