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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The deposit shall be held by the general treasurer to satisfy, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, any execution on a judgment issued against the person making the deposit, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use of it, resulting from the ownership, maintenance, use, or operation of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state after the deposit was made. Money or securities so deposited shall not be subject to attachment or execution unless the attachment or execution shall arise out of a suit for damages.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles § 31-32-31. Application of deposit - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-31-motor-and-other-vehicles/ri-gen-laws-sect-31-32-31/
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