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Deadline in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the deadline to file a notice of appeal in a civil case is 20 days from the entry of the judgment or order being appealed. This rule is established by the Rhode Island Supreme Court in Rule 4(a) of its appellate rules, which governs the timing for initiating an appeal to the state’s highest court. The 20-day period begins to run on the date the judgment or order is entered on the trial court’s docket, not when the parties receive notice. The rule provides specific exceptions, such as motions that may extend the deadline, which are detailed in the official source. The worked example below demonstrates how this 20-day period is calculated. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own deadline based on your case details.

Governing authority

In Rhode Island, the deadline rule is set by R.I. Sup. Ct. R. 4(a). The verified packet cites R.I. Sup. Ct. R. 4(a) (https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SupremeCourt/Supreme%20Rules/Article-I-Appellate-Rules.pdf).

Rhode Island deadline: the verified value is 20 days under R.I. Sup. Ct. R. 4(a). The verified packet cites R.I. Sup. Ct. R. 4(a) (https://www.courts.ri.gov/Courts/SupremeCourt/Supreme%20Rules/Article-I-Appellate-Rules.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the deadline calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.