Rhode IslandH76442026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Leonela Felix (Democratic)

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Higher District Court fees and $20 to legal aid

Small claims now cost $75 to file (up $20). Other civil filings cost $100 (up $20). A writ of execution costs $40 (up $20). The court also adds a technology surcharge to filings. $20 from each entry fee and each writ goes to Rhode Island Legal Services.

Higher Family Court fees and $20 to legal aid

Family Court filings now cost $130 (up $10). A writ of execution costs $50 (up $10). The court adds a technology surcharge to filings. $20 from each filing fee goes to Rhode Island Legal Services.

Higher Superior Court fees and $20 to legal aid

Civil actions and petitions now cost $180 to file (up $20). A writ of execution costs $70 (up $20). A citation costs $40 (up $15). The court adds a technology surcharge to filing fees. $20 from each civil filing fee goes to Rhode Island Legal Services.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Leonela Felix
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Edith H. Ajello
Democratic • House
José F. Batista
Democratic • House
Cherie L. Cruz
Democratic • House
Matthew S. Dawson
Democratic • House
Katherine S. Kazarian
Democratic • House
Jason Knight
Democratic • House
Carol Hagan McEntee
Democratic • House
Thomas E. Noret
Democratic • House
David J. Place
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 0

House vote • 4/28/2026

COURTS & CIVIL PROCEDURE - FEES PASSAGE