Public Defender | Rhode Island Office of the Public Defender
160 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903
Eligibility
Adults and juveniles accused of committing crimes; Parents who are threatened with loss of custody of their children because of neglect or abuse allegations.
Required documents
Varies
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM
401-222-3492
Voice - Main Phone
Application process
Referral through Judicial System
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Statewide
Description
Represents indigent persons charged with crimes throughout the State in Supreme, Superior, District, Family Court, as well as dependency and neglect cases.
What's Here
Providing organization
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) contributes to public safety by maintaining a balanced correctional system of institutional and community programs that provide a range of custodial options, supervision and rehabilitative services in order to facilitate successful offender reentry into the community upon release.