A Rhode Island Notice of Pre-Trial Conference is a document issued by a court in Rhode Island to inform parties involved in a lawsuit of the date, time, and location of the pre-trial conference. The pre-trial conference is a meeting between the parties and their attorneys, as well as the judge, to discuss the case and any potential resolution of the dispute. The conference is typically held several weeks before the trial is scheduled to begin. The two types of Rhode Island Notice of Pre-Trial Conference are Civil Pre-Trial Conferences and Criminal Pre-Trial Conferences. A Civil Pre-Trial Conference is a meeting between the parties and their attorneys to discuss issues related to the case, such as potential settlement or dismissal of the case. A Criminal Pre-Trial Conference is a meeting between the defendant and their attorney, as well as the prosecutor and judge, to discuss the case and any potential resolutions.