Rhode Island H7642 amends the assessment of filing fees for appeals from district court judgments.
Rhode Island H7642 modifies the filing fees for appeals from certain district court judgments. The bill sets a minimum fee of $25, plus a $75 filing fee, which includes a civil case processing fee and a technology surcharge. It also mandates that the party claiming the appeal must pay an attorney's fee of $50 for the opposing party, which is divided equally if there is more than one opposing party. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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