Felony sex crime cases in Providence begin in the Sixth Division District Court at the J. Joseph Garrahy Judicial Complex for arraignment and bail, then move to Providence County Superior Court at the Licht Judicial Complex at 250 Benefit Street for the substantive proceedings including jury trial. Misdemeanor sex offenses (indecent exposure, soliciting prostitution) resolve in District Court. Bail in sex crime cases is often higher than other charges of similar severity because of perceived community safety concerns. Pre-trial release conditions frequently include no-contact orders, electronic monitoring, and restrictions on internet use or contact with minors.
