Although it is the smallest state in the union, the Rhode Island state court system is relatively large. Rhode Island's Traffic Tribunal only handles traffic infractions, while its Municipal Court handles other ordinance violations. Rhode Island's Probate Court handles estate and probate matters. The general jurisdiction trial courts are Rhode Island's District Courts, which handle a wide variety of civil cases, small claims cases, and administrative agency appeals. Rhode Island also has limited jurisdiction Worker's Compensation and Family Courts. The Rhode Island Superior Courts handle civil appeals and felony cases, and the highest Rhode Island court is Rhode Island Supreme Court. If you're trying to find out if someone has a criminal history in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Judiciary's website offers an online database of criminal information, found at http://courtconnect.courts.ri.gov/pls/ri_adult/ck_public_qry_main.cp_main_idx#openinnewwindow. To search for Rhode Island court records for non-active cases, contact the Rhode Island Judicial Records Center (http://www.courts.ri.gov/JudicialRecordsCenter/default.aspx) To obtain copies of Rhode Island court documents for active cases, contact the individual court where the case was heard. Contact information for Rhode Island courts can be found at http://www.courts.ri.gov/Pages/Courthouse%20Addresses%20and%20Directions.aspx.