Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-13-22: Recordation of recognizance — Lien
What this law says, in plain English
Courts must record recognizance agreements (secured promises) in land records within 7 days when real property is pledged as security. The recorded recognizance creates a lien on that property favoring the state until officially released.
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