Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The Court dates back to the 1630s. Today, The Supreme Court is Rhode Island's where final appeals to questions of law and equity in the state’s Superior and Family Courts, as well as certain matters appealed from the District and Workers’ Compensation Courts. The Supreme Court also has certain supervisory powers over other state courts, the judicial budget, and general advisory responsibility to the legislative and executive branches of state government concerning the constitutionality of legislation.