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 | 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. 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.
→ 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). 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.
→ 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 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.
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 recorded effective date; confirm the controlling authority before use.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or enter a confirmed rate in the judgment interest and per-diem calculator. Reference data only — not legal advice.