R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-29-18. Superior court fees.
(a) The superior court shall be allowed the following fees in full to be taxed in the bill of costs in every civil action:
(b) In addition to the fees set forth in subsection (a) of this section, the superior court shall apply a technology surcharge on all filing fees assessed in accordance with § 8-15-11.
(c) Provided, that ten dollars ($10.00) of the fee for the entry of every civil action or petition shall be forwarded to Rhode Island Legal Services.