Rhode Island Release and Authorization is a legal document commonly used in the state of Rhode Island. It is a document that gives permission to an individual or organization to obtain certain confidential or sensitive information from a third party. This document is often used when an individual or organization needs to obtain background information, medical records, financial records, or other confidential records for legal or business purposes. There are two types of Rhode Island Release and Authorization: a general authorization form and a specific authorization form. A general authorization form allows a person or organization to access all confidential records held by a third party, while a specific authorization form only allows access to certain confidential records. Both forms require the signature of the person granting authorization and may require additional documents to be submitted.