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.
Q(name): Hi there! Welcome to my Rhode Island Indigency Calculator. What is your full name?
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Q(greeting): Hi name. Let's get started, shall we?
A: Begin.
Q(ok):GOTO:action
Q(action): Is your case a civil or criminal matter?
A: Civil
Q(2.1):GOTO:GOV
A: Criminal
Q(crime): Were you charged with a Felony or a Misdeamor?
A: Felony.
Q(fel):GOTO:GOV
A: Misdemeanor.
Q(mis):GOTO:GOV
Q(GOV): Are you or your parents/guardians receiving any government benefits, such as SSDI, SSI, TANL?
A: Yes.
Q(eligible): You are an indigent person and are eligible for assigned counsel. Under, R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 12 ยง 15-9, you must file a motion affidavit with the court. Let's get your document started ok?
A: Yes.
Q(office):GOTO:familysize
A: No.
Q(maybe): You may still be eligible. Do you have disposable monthly income above and beyond your essentials (rent, food, transportation, etc.)?
A: Yes.
Q(probablynot): You are probably not eligible. Would you still like to move forward with asking the court to review?
A: Yes.
Q(try):GOTO:familysize
A: No.
Q(goodbye): 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 here.
A: No.
Q(probably): Ok, there is a good chance you qualify as indigent let's get your form started. Ready?
A: Yes.
Q(3.2.2.1):GOTO:familysize
Q(familysize): How many people are in your household?
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Q(incomesource): What is your is your sole source of income?
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Q(amountincome): How much income is generated per month by this source?
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Q(spec): 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.
A: Yes.
Q(speclim):GOTO:rent
Q(rent): What is your monthly cost of rent?
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Q(utilities): How much do your utilities cost per month?
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Q(food): What is the monthly cost of food?
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Q(clothing): What is your monthly cost on clothing?
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Q(medical): What is your monthly cost for medical bills?
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Q(transportation): What is your monthly cost for transportation?
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Q(diapers): What is your monthly cost for diapers?
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Q(supplies): What is your monthly cost on household supplies?
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Q(other): Please list an amount for any other household costs that your income is used for?
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Q(explanation): Please give a brief explanation of these additional costs.
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Q(affidavit): All Set! Click "Download" to retrieve your document.
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