R.I. Dist. R. Civ. P. 58

As amended through June 7, 2024
Rule 58 - Entry of Judgment.
(a)After Trial or Hearing. Subject to the provisions of Rule 54(b) the clerk, unless the court otherwise orders, shall forthwith sign and enter the judgment without awaiting any direction by the court. Every judgment shall be set forth in writing. A judgment is effective and shall be deemed entered when so set forth and signed by the clerk or the judicial officer judge. Entry of judgment shall not be delayed for the assessing of costs.
(b)By Agreement- Subject to the provisions of Rule 54b, Judgment for a sum certain or denying relief, may be entered by agreement of the parties, without motion, provided:
1. All judgment stipulations must first be e-filed with the clerk's office.
2. If any party is represented by an attorney, the stipulation must be signed by each party's attorney.
3. All stipulations must be filed with the court within sixty (60) days of execution.
4. Stipulations signed by attorneys for all parties may be entered by the clerk without a judge's signature.
5. Each attorney must have an entiy of appearance in the file.
6. All stipulations older than sixty (60) days must be presented to the court by motion; said motion must set forth the current balance owed on the original stipulation.
7. If any party is not represented by an attorney, then that party's signature must be notarized prior to filing and presentment.
8. All judgment stipulations which include the signature of a party not represented by an attorney must be signed by a judge prior to the judgment entering.
(c)Upon Order of Supreme Court. The clerk shall enter any judgment specifically directed by the Supreme Court.

R.I. Dist. R. Civ. P. 58

Amended effective 9/1/2016.