Chapter 587

2006 -- H 7377

Enacted 07/14/06

A N A C T

RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Introduced By: Representatives Lally, and Shanley

Date Introduced: February 16, 2006

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 sheriffs, 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

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

     (4) For every writ returned when the defendant cannot be found ......... $5.00 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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