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

Summary

SB 2725 raises the amounts charged for filing small claims, other civil actions, writs of execution and family‑court petitions in district, superior and family courts. A technology surcharge is added to all filing fees, and a specified portion of each fee (e.g., $5 or $10, plus an additional $20 for certain filings) is sent to Rhode Island Legal Services. The changes take effect immediately after the bill’s passage.

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