The Rhode Island Waiver of Constitutional Rights, also known as the RI Waiver, is a legal document that allows a person to waive certain constitutional rights in the course of a criminal or civil trial. The waiver is usually signed by the defendant in the presence of a judge or a lawyer and serves as an acknowledgement that the person understands and is voluntarily waiving the rights accorded to them under the U.S. Constitution. The most common rights waived by the RI Waiver are the right to remain silent, the right to a trial by jury, and the right to appeal. There are two types of RI Waivers: the voluntary waiver and the judicial waiver. The voluntary waiver is signed by the defendant without any pressure from the court or legal counsel and is usually done in anticipation of a plea bargain agreement. The judicial waiver is signed by the defendant after a judge has advised them of their constitutional rights and the waiver is necessary for a plea agreement or other form of judicial action.