R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-32-30: Vesting of title to property taken.

Upon the filing of the copy of the resolution, plat, and declaration in the land evidence records of the city or town, and upon the making of a deposit in accordance with the order of the superior court, title to the real property in fee simple absolute or the lesser estate or interest in it, as is specified in the declaration, shall vest in the agency, and the real property deemed to be condemned and taken for the use of the agency, and the right to just compensation for it vested in the persons entitled to it.