(a)  The family court shall be allowed the following fees in full to be taxed in the bill of costs in every domestic relations or other civil proceeding:

  (1) For the entry of every petition, complaint, or action ………………………………….. $120.00.
  (2) For every writ of execution ………………………………….. $40.00.
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 9-29-19

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

(b)  In addition to the fees as set forth herein, the family court shall apply a technology surcharge fee assessed in accordance with §?8-15-11.

(c)  Provided, that ten dollars ($10.00) of the fee for the entry of every petition, complaint or action shall be forwarded to Rhode Island Legal Services.

History of Section.
P.L. 1976, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 373, § 9; P.L. 1982, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 129, art. 24, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 274, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 35, § 3; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 41, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 43, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 372, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 381, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 34, § 5; P.L. 2014, ch. 42, § 5.