Rhode Island § 33-15.1-13 § 33-15.1-13. Exemption of welfare agencies from costs and bond.

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§ 33-15.1-13 — § 33-15.1-13. Exemption of welfare agencies from costs and bond.

Rhode Island § 33-15.1-13

Title 33Probate practice and procedure

Ch. 33-15.1Guardianship of Minors

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-15.1-13 (2026).

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§ 33-15.1-13. Exemption of welfare agencies from costs and bond.
In any petition for the appointment of a guardian filed by the director of public
            welfare of any city or town, or the directors of the department of human services
            and behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, or one designated
            by them in which the director or agent certifies that the petition is filed for the
            purpose of enabling the ward, who is without funds, to receive assistance from funds
            which are financed in whole or in part by federal grants, the director or the director's
            agent, as petitioner, shall not be required to pay court fees or to give surety on

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§ 33-15.1-13. Exemption of welfare agencies from costs and bond.

In any petition for the appointment of a guardian filed by the director of public welfare of any city or town, or the directors of the department of human services and behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, or one designated by them in which the director or agent certifies that the petition is filed for the purpose of enabling the ward, who is without funds, to receive assistance from funds which are financed in whole or in part by federal grants, the director or the director's agent, as petitioner, shall not be required to pay court fees or to give surety on his or her bond.