Rhode Island Indigency Calculator
This is a class project. You should not rely on it as a source of legal information. It is likely incomplete.
Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for appointment of counsel or a fee waiver.
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Hi there! Welcome to my Rhode Island Indigency Calculator. What is your full name?
Hi name. Let's get started, shall we?
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Is your case a civil or criminal matter?
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Were you charged with a Felony or a Misdeamor?
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Are you or your parents/guardians receiving any government benefits, such as SSDI, SSI, TANL?
You are an indigent person and are eligible for assigned counsel. Under,
R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 12 § 15-9, you must file a motion affidavit with the court. Let's get your document started ok?
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You may still be eligible. Do you have disposable monthly income above and beyond your essentials (rent, food, transportation, etc.)?
You are probably not eligible. Would you still like to move forward with asking the court to review?
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Ok, thank you for using our questionairre. If you would life representation please contact our office or the Rhode Island Bar Association at (401) 421-5740 or visit their web page at
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Ok, there is a good chance you qualify as indigent let's get your form started. Ready?
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How many people are in your household?
What is your is your sole source of income?
How much income is generated per month by this source?
Ok let's go through some more specific income information. For the following questions please list on the number without using a dollar sign. Please click yes when ready to proceed.
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What is your monthly cost of rent?
How much do your utilities cost per month?
What is the monthly cost of food?
What is your monthly cost on clothing?
What is your monthly cost for medical bills?
What is your monthly cost for transportation?
What is your monthly cost for diapers?
What is your monthly cost on household supplies?
Please list an amount for any other household costs that your income is used for?
Please give a brief explanation of these additional costs.
All Set! Click "Download" to retrieve your document.
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