The Rhode Island Affidavit for Bail is a legal document executed by a defendant in a criminal case who is asking the court to set bail. In the State of Rhode Island, the affidavit is a sworn statement that certifies the defendant's financial situation and verifies that he or she has the resources to post bail. The affidavit is typically filled out and signed by the defendant, and then submitted to the court. There are two types of Rhode Island Affidavit for Bail. The first is an Unsecured Affidavit of Bail, which is when the defendant does not post any collateral as security for the bail amount. The second is a Secured Affidavit of Bail, which requires the defendant to post collateral, such as property or cash, as security for the bail amount. In either case, the affidavit must explain the financial resources available to the defendant, and provide proof of their ability to pay the bail amount.