Are there any other remedies available to me for nonpayment of a small claims court judgment?

In Rhode Island, when someone does not fulfill a judgment issued by small claims court, there are several other remedies available. One option is to file a “Wage Deduction” with the court. This requires the person or business that is responsible for the judgment to deduct a certain amount from the debtor’s paycheck until the amount of the judgment is paid. Another option is to pursue a “Writ of Execution”, which is a court order to a sheriff or constable to take items from the debtor equal to the amount owed and sell them. The sheriff then pays the judgment out of the proceeds. If the debtor owns real estate, you can also file a “Writ of Scire Facias”. This is a court order that requires the debtor to appear before the court and explain why their property should not be sold to pay the judgment. Finally, you can take out a “Charging Lien”, which is a lien placed on the debtor’s property or real estate. This lien would entitle you to payment before the debtor is able to sell the property. These are just a few of the remedies available to someone who has a small claims court judgment in Rhode Island. It is important to talk to an attorney or research the available options to determine the best option for your individual situation.

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