Rhode Island judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Rhode Island charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 12% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 12% | Fixed by statute |
Post-judgment interest
Rhode Island's post-judgment interest rate is 12% per year. 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…
→ Full Rhode Island post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Rhode Island's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (fixed by statute). Rhode Island prejudgment interest is 12% per year, as simple interest under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-21-10. Very broad but with key carve-outs. APPLIES to any civil action "in which a verdict is rendered or a decision made for pecuniary damages" — covers BOTH tort and contract, and both…
→ Full Rhode Island prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
→ Calculate Rhode Island prejudgment interest
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Rhode Island?
As of July 9, 2026, the Rhode Island post-judgment interest rate is 12% per year. Rhode Island’s statutory judgment interest rate.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (fixed by statute). Very broad but with key carve-outs. APPLIES to any civil action "in which a verdict is rendered or a decision made for pecuniary damages" — covers BOTH tort and contract, and both…
Is Rhode Island judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Rhode Island prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.