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State of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha

Civil Rights Complaint Form

We protect the civil rights of individuals belonging to a protected class, including those who may be discriminated against on the basis of their actual or perceived race; color; national origin; ancestry; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; disability; age; citizenship or immigration status; genetic information; or status as a person living with AIDS/HIV, or person who is homeless.

Please note that filing this complaint does not constitute a criminal complaint. To file a criminal complaint, you must contact the Rhode Island State Police or your local police department.

By filling out this form, our Office can:

  • Investigate complaints
  • Bring civil enforcement actions for injunctive relief to protect individuals who have been subjected to bias-motivated actual or threatened violence, damage or destruction of property, or trespass on property

Please fill out and submit this form:

  • If you believe your civil rights have been violated and would like this Office to investigate your claim or file a lawsuit on your behalf
  • To report a hate crime
  • To report incidents of police misconduct or excessive use of force by police

An asterisk (*) below denotes a required field.

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Your Information
Person/entity you are filing complaint about (if known)

Nature of the alleged violation

Please check specific area(s) that apply to your complaint
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Please clearly describe the violation(s) you allege

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Are you represented by an attorney in this matter?

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Have you filed a lawsuit concerning this matter?

Please provide the case name, docket number, court in which the case was brought, and the status of the case

Have you filed a complaint about this matter with any other federal, state, or government agency?

Please list the agency, contact person, phone number, and status of the complaint

Thank you for submitting this form. Our Office will carefully consider the information you have provided to determine whether a violation of the state civil rights laws, a hate crime, or police misconduct or excessive force may have occurred and, if so, whether this Office or another agency has enforcement authority to assist you.

Please check the boxes and sign below to certify that you have read and understand the following:

  • If you believe a crime has been committed, contact the Rhode Island State Police or your local police department immediately. Filing this complaint does NOT constitute a criminal complaint. To file a criminal complaint, you MUST contact the Rhode Island State Police or your local police department.
  • The Rhode Island Attorney General’s office cannot provide independent legal advice or individual representation. The Attorney General’s Office has limited civil rights enforcement authority, as described at the top of this form. In some cases, hiring a private attorney may be necessary to pursue your legal claim. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office can only provide referrals to the private bar through the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service.

SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT TO THIS OFFICE HAS NO EFFECT ON ANY STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS THAT MIGHT APPLY TO ANY CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE. BY SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT YOU HAVE NOT COMMENCED A LAWSUIT OR OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDING, AND THIS OFFICE HAS NOT INITIATED A SUIT OR PROCEEDING ON YOUR BEHALF.

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