Rhode IslandH50702025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES .

Sponsored By: Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic)

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Higher fees for serving court papers

Effective upon passage, Rhode Island raises the maximum fee, including mileage, for serving most writs, citations, or subpoenas. The cap rises from $45 to $70 per service; actual charges may be lower. The fee schedule applies to deputy sheriffs, town sergeants, and constables. Separate maximums are $100 for serving replevin writs or out-of-state papers and $100 for arrest writs or body attachments. The schedule also caps writ copies at $2 per 100 words and returned writs at $15 when defendants cannot be found. These fees go into Rhode Island's general revenue.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Arthur J. Corvese
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Samuel A. Azzinaro
Democratic • House
Alex S. Finkelman
Democratic • House
Raymond A. Hull
Democratic • House
Brian Patrick Kennedy
Democratic • House
Thomas E. Noret
Democratic • House
William W. O'Brien
Democratic • House
Earl A. Read, III
Democratic • House
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 0

House vote • 6/3/2025

PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- FEES PASSAGE