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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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A N   A C T

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

     Introduced By: Senator Frank A. Ciccone

     Date Introduced: February 26, 2025

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 9-29-9 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-29 entitled "Fees" is hereby

amended to read as follows:

     9-29-9. Fees of sheriffs, sergeants, and constables.

     (a) The fees, including mileage, of deputy sheriffs, town sergeants, and constables, for

which a deposit to insure payment may be required, shall not exceed the following:

     (1) For serving any writ of replevin, or out of state papers $100.00

     (2) For serving all other writs, citations, or subpoenas $45.00 $70.00

     (3) For a writ copy of every one hundred words $2.00

     (4) For every writ returned when the defendant cannot be found $15.00

     (5) For serving any writ of arrest or body attachment $100.00

     (b) The above fees shall be deposited as general revenue.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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

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     This act would increase the maximum fees payable to sheriffs, sergeants, and constables

for the service of writs, citations, or subpoenas, from $45.00 to $70.00.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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