Rhode Island General Laws Title 10. Courts and Civil Procedure--Procedure in Particular Actions § 10-16-16. Appropriations for carrying out chapter

The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the district court in carrying out the provisions of this chapter;  and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the necessary sums, or so much thereof as may be from time to time required, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the chief clerk of the district court.