R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-65-9
Appeals from administrative orders or decisions made pursuant to any provisions of this chapter shall be to the sixth division district court pursuant to chapter 8 of title 8 of the Rhode Island general laws, as amended. The provider's right to appeal under this section shall be expressly made conditional upon prepayment of all surcharges, interest, and penalties unless the provider moves for and is granted an exemption from the prepayment requirement pursuant to § 8-8-26 of the Rhode Island general laws, as amended. If the court, after appeal, holds that the provider is entitled to a refund, the provider shall also be paid interest on the amount at the rate provided in § 44-1-7.1 of the Rhode Island general laws, as amended.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-65-9