Rhode Island § 9-35-5 - Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 9-35-5 — Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-35-5. Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-35-5
§ 9-35-5. Effect of registration.
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a Canadian judgment registered under § 9-35-4 has the same effect provided in § 9-34-7 for a judgment a court determines to be entitled to recognition.
(b) A Canadian judgment registered under § 9-35-4 may not be enforced by sale or other disposition of property, or by seizure of property or trustee process, until thirty-one (31) days after notice under § 9-35-6 of registration is served. The court for cause may provide for a shorter or longer time. This subsection does not preclude use of relief available under law of this state other than this chapter to prevent dissipation, disposition, or removal of property.
History of Section.
P.L. 2021, ch. 134, § 2, effective July 3, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 156, § 2, effective
July 3, 2021.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 9-35-5
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 9-35-5 cover?
Section 9-35-5 ("Uniform Registration of Canadian Money Judgments Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 9-35-5?
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How does Rhode Island § 9-35-5 apply to my situation?
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