2026 Rhode Island judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Current 2026 snapshot: Rhode Island post-judgment interest is 12% per year; the recorded prejudgment reference is 12% per year.
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 recorded with a cited source and linked to its full page with observations, scope, and known carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate or rule | Effective / reference date | Authority | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 12% | July 9, 2026 | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-21-10 | Fixed by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 12% | July 9, 2026 | R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-21-10 | Fixed by statute |
Post-judgment interest
Rhode Island's post-judgment interest rate is 12% per year. R.I. Gen. Laws §9-21-10 generally adds 12% post-judgment interest to the amount of pecuniary damages plus the prejudgment interest entered by the clerk. The statute contains claim and contract exclusions and a separate medical-malpractice timing rule, so 12% should not be applied outside the covered branch without checking the judgment and governing subsection.
→ Full Rhode Island post-judgment page — R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-21-10, effective-date history, scope, and official source.
Prejudgment interest
Rhode Island's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (fixed by statute). R.I. Gen. Laws §9-21-10 generally directs the clerk to add 12% prejudgment interest in covered civil actions awarding pecuniary damages. The statute includes contract and claim exclusions and uses a separate notice-based start rule for qualifying medical or dental malpractice matters, so the cause-of-action date is not universal.
→ Full Rhode Island prejudgment page — R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-21-10, when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
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 12% judgment branch and statutory exceptions.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island's prejudgment interest rate is 12% per year (fixed by statute). The general pecuniary-damages rule is broad, but contract exclusions and the malpractice branch must be checked.
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.
Cite this page
StatuteRates. “Rhode Island Judgment & Prejudgment Interest Rates.” StatuteRates.com. Accessed today. https://statuterates.com/states/rhode-island/ Each rate includes a cited source and an effective or recorded-reference date; confirm the controlling authority before use.
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