Below you will find important information on Rhode Island state debt recovery laws including: Rhode Island Statutes, Judgments, Garnishments, Interest Rates, and Bad Check Laws.
STATE: RHODE ISLAND
Interest Rate
- Legal: 12%
- Judgment: 12%
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
- Open Account: 10
- Written Contract: 10
- Domestic Judgment: 20
- Foreign Judgment: 20
BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount of check, $25 fee & treble damages up to $1000
GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law.