§ 12-21-1 - Methods of recovering fines and forfeitures. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-21-1

   § 12-21-1  Methods of recovering fines andforfeitures. – Unless otherwise specially provided:

   (1) All fines of five hundred dollars ($500) and under shallbe recovered by complaint and summons;

   (2) All fines of upwards of five hundred dollars ($500), byindictment or information;

   (3) All penalties and pecuniary forfeitures, by action ofdebt; and

   (4) All forfeitures of personal property, by complaint andwarrant or by information.