Free Recertification - Rhode Island

STATE

APPLICATION FOR COURT APPOINTMENT RECERTIFICATION
Attorneys seeking renewal of their certification to panels for fee generating appointments must return this form to the Administrative Office of State Courts, c/o Karen Torti, 250 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903, before July 15, annually. The information provided must demonstrate that the attorney has fulfilled the continuing legal education and other requirements to continue qualifying for appointment in the type(s) of cases indicated.
A copy of the policy declaration sheet from your current professional liability policy also must be enclosed.

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RHODE ISLAND

ATTORNEY ID # ______________________________________________________________________ NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________PHONE NO: ________________________________ If payments will be made to your firm, complete the following: FIRM NAME:_______________________________ FIRM FIN: _________________________________ PANELS: Check the case panel(s) for which you are seeking to renew certification. Family [ ] Wayward [ ] Delinquent [ ] Dependency/ Neglect/Abuse [ ] Termination Parental Rights [ ] Waiver/ Certification/ Jury Trials [ ] Guardian [ ] Commissioner Real Estate [ ] Child/Spousal Support [ ] Adult Criminal District [ ] Misdemeanor [ ] Fines/Costs/ Restitution Workers' Comp [ ] Pro Se [ ] Guardian

Superior Supreme [ ] Criminal [ ] Misdemeanor Appeals Appeals [ ] Class 2 Felony [ ] Class 1 Felony [ ] Murder [ ] Guardian/ Personal Injury [ ] Guardian/Probate [ ] Receiver/Trustee [ ] Commissioner Real Estate [ ] Title Attorney [ ] Guardian/Tax/Title [ ] Soldiers/Sailors Act [ ] Fines/Costs/Restitution

AFFIDAVIT: being first duly sworn deposes and says that the information in this application is true. _______________________________
(Signature of Applicant)

Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this ______day of _________________20___. My commission expires: ________________ _____________________________
Notary Public

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Certify that you continue to meet each of the following requirements for appointment by writing your initials in the blank and providing any other information required. 1. I am a member of the Rhode Island Bar in good standing. _______ (initial) 2. I have legal malpractice insurance in a minimum amount of $100,000 per claim--$300,000 aggregate with a Rhode Island licensed carrier. _______ (initial) A copy of the Policy Declaration sheet from your current professional liability policy must be attached! 3. When appointed in cases that involve the handling and managing of funds, I will acquire bonding by a surety bond in an amount equal to the total funds being managed. _______ (initial) 4. I will serve as a mentor for attorneys seeking to qualify for court appointment. _______ (initial) Attorneys may be removed from a panel if they refuse to accept an appointment without good cause shown. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: You must have completed the courses and credit hours required. 1. For Supreme and Superior Courts -- annual completion of six hours of CLE in criminal/civil law and procedure. 2. For District Court--annual completion of three hours of CLE criminal law and procedure. 3. For Workers' Compensation and Family Courts--annual completion of three hours of CLE in workers' compensation/family law and procedure with an emphasis on the specific area of appointment.

PLEASE NOTE: All MCLE credits submitted must be related to the panel(s) as a condition for recertification. List the courses you have taken for recertification to each panel you have indicated.

Copies of your certificates of attendance for each course listed must be attached. PANEL:____________________________________ TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED:______________ 1.________________________________________ Date:________________ Credit hours:____________ 2.________________________________________ Date:________________ Credit hours:____________ 3.________________________________________ Date:________________ Credit hours:____________ 4.________________________________________ Date:________________ Credit hours:____________ Panel:____________________________________ 1.________________________________________ 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ Panel:____________________________________ 1.________________________________________ 2.________________________________________ 3.________________________________________ 4.________________________________________ TOTAL HOURS Date:________________ Date:________________ Date:________________ Date:________________ TOTAL HOURS Date:________________ Date:________________ Date:________________ Date:________________
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