R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-9-6: Register of charitable trusts — Special assistant attorney general.

In addition to his or her common law and statutory powers the attorney general, or the administrator acting under the authority and at the direction of the attorney general, shall have the authority to prepare and maintain a register of all charitable trusts previously or subsequently established or active in the state. The attorney general shall also designate the administrator or acting administrator to act as a special assistant attorney general in cases involving charitable trusts.