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HB 8046·RI·house

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

Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Doc Corvese (D)
Latest Action

06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

Jun 26, 2026

Summary

The bill caps the amounts that deputy sheriffs, town sergeants and constables can charge for serving writs, citations, subpoenas and related services. It sets specific maximums—for example, $100 for replevin or arrest writs and $70 for most other services—while requiring the fees to be deposited into general revenue. The measure aims to standardize costs and prevent excessive charges to the public.

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