The bill amends Section 9-29-9 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-29, which pertains to the fees charged by sheriffs, sergeants, and constables. The key change is the increase in the maximum fee for serving writs, citations, or subpoenas from $45.00 to $70.00, as indicated by the deletion of the old fee and the insertion of the new fee. Other fees listed in the section, such as those for serving writs of replevin or out-of-state papers, remain unchanged at $100.00, while fees for writ copies and returns when the defendant cannot be found are also specified.

This act is designed to adjust the compensation for law enforcement officials involved in the service of legal documents, reflecting an increase in the costs associated with these services. The new fee structure will take effect immediately upon passage of the bill.

Statutes affected:
5070: 9-29-9