Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Super. R. Crim. P. 44 (2026)

Rule 44. Assignment of an Attorney

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44. Assignment of an Attorney. — If a defendant appears in Superior Court without an attorney, the court shall advise the defendant of the defendant's right to an attorney and assign an attorney to represent the defendant at every stage of the proceeding unless the defendant is able to obtain the defendant's own counsel or elects to proceed without an attorney.