R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-29-9: Fees of sheriffs, sergeants, and constables.

(a) The fees, including mileage, of deputy sheriffs, town sergeants, and constables, for which a deposit to insure payment may be required, shall not exceed the following:

(1) For serving any writ of replevin, or out of state papers ......................................... $100.00

(2) For serving all other writs, citations, or subpoenas ......................................... $70.00

(3) For a writ copy of every one hundred words ......................................... $2.00

(4) For every writ returned when the defendant cannot be found ......................................... $15.00

(5) For serving any writ of arrest or body attachment ......................................... $100.00

(b) The above fees shall be deposited as general revenue.