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Rhode Island General Laws Title 12. Criminal Procedure § 12-18.1-3. Court costs

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The court shall assess as court costs, in addition to those otherwise provided by law, against all defendants charged with a felony, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor, and who plead nolo contendere or guilty or who are found guilty of the commission of those crimes, as follows:

(1) Where the offense charged is a felony and carries a maximum penalty of five (5) or more years imprisonment, three hundred dollars ($300) or ten percent (10%) of any fine imposed on the defendant by the court, whichever is greater;

(2) Where the offense charged is a felony and carries a maximum penalty of less than five (5) years imprisonment, one hundred eighty dollars ($180) or ten percent (10%) of any fine imposed on the defendant by the court, whichever is greater; and

(3) Where the offense charged is a misdemeanor, sixty dollars ($60.00) or ten percent (10%) of any fine imposed on the defendant by the court, whichever is greater.

(b) These court costs shall not be assessed when the defendant is sentenced to prison for thirty (30) days or more on any count, multiple counts, or multiple charges and shall be remitted if a defendant subsequently serves thirty (30) days or more on a violation.

(c) When there are multiple counts or multiple charges to be disposed of simultaneously, the judge shall have the authority to suspend the obligation of the defendant to pay on all counts or charges above one.

(d) If a defendant is indigent, or demonstrates a limited or inability to pay, in accordance with the standards and procedures contained in §§ 12-20-10 and 12-21-20, the court costs contemplated by this section may be waived or reduced.

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