Municipal Court

The Municipal Court was established to hear local ordinance violations. Regularly scheduled sessions are held on the third (3rd) Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM at Portsmouth Town Hall Chambers, 2200 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

2023 Municipal Court Calendar

The Honorable Richard P. D’Addario is the presiding Municipal Court Judge.

This Court hears matters relating to:

  • Animal Code Violations
  • Short-Term Rental Dwelling Violations
  • Town Ordinance Violations
  • Wastewater
  • Zoning

PUBLIC NOTICE – Regular Court Hearings of the Portsmouth Municipal Court

In accordance with the provisions of Rhode Island General Law, §42-46-1, Public Notice is hereby given that the Portsmouth Municipal Court will hold its regular hearings on the third (3rd) Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM in the Portsmouth Town Hall Chambers at 2200 East Main Road, Portsmouth.


If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 683-2101 at least (3) business days prior to the meeting.