Rhode Island Eviction record sealing
Eviction record sealing in Rhode Island
Eviction case records may be sealed on motion filed at least 30 days after the appeal period ends. The court must seal if the case was dismissed, resolved by a stipulation that was fully met, any money judgment was paid in full, or the case was dismissed for lack of prosecution after 5 years. Each party may ask only once every 5 years. In effect since Jan 1, 2024.
Verified Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-60 · last checked 2026-10-25
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