Chapter 2 · Commencement of Action, Service of Process, and Scheduling of Cases
Rule 2.02. Commencement of Action
Amended 2025 (current)
A small claims action shall be commenced by the filing in the District Court of a Small Claims Notice of Suit and any other required document in a form prescribed by the District Court. The most current version of the forms are located on the Judiciary's website at www.courts.ri.gov under the heading of Public Resources, Forms.