Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-32-17: Installment payment of judgments
What this law says, in plain English
A judgment debtor may request court permission to pay a judgment in installments. Courts may grant this request and set payment amounts and schedules. Motor vehicle licenses and registrations suspended for unpaid judgments must be restored if the debtor proves financial responsibility and maintains installment payments.
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