Rhode Island Judgment Interest Rate
United States Rhode Island’s statutory judgment interest rate.
Current rate
12% per year — current statutory rate (official text verified July 10, 2026) Set by statute
Rhode Island money judgments carry a fixed statutory rate of 12% per year under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-21-10, as simple interest. Carve-outs affect scope/accrual date, not the rate. (1) Pre- vs post-judgment: § 9-21-10(a) provides prejudgment interest at 12% from the date the…
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Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-21-10 — 12% per year, fixed by statute (simple interest). Carve-outs affect scope/accrual date, not the rate. (1) Pre- vs post-judgment: § 9-21-10(a) provides prejudgment interest at 12% from the date the… Verify against the statute; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | 12% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE9/9-21/9-21-10.HTM
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
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