Rhode Island General Laws 9-29-14.1. The state exempt from fees
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The state of Rhode Island, its departments, agencies, boards, and commissions shall not be required to pay any fees, including appeal fees, to the superior court or district courts or the clerks thereof, or any fees or charges for the service or travel of deputy sheriffs for serving any writ, citation, subpoena, or other process or for taking bail, bond, or inventory or for making copies of writs for or in behalf of the state; provided, however, that fees and charges authorized by law shall nevertheless be taxable as costs.
History of Section.
P.L. 1974, ch. 58, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 21.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-29-14.1
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.