Rhode Island Indemnity to Sheriff Bond
Overview
Rhode Island's court system requires a sheriff who has levied on property to be protected from loss if the creditor who requested the levy cannot back up their claim. This bond — the Rhode Island Indemnity to Sheriff Bond — shifts that financial risk from the sheriff to the party directing the levy. It guarantees that if the sheriff suffers a loss, judgment, or legal cost because of the levy, the bonded party will make them whole. Obtaining this bond is a condition of moving forward with the court-ordered action.
Who Needs This Bond?
Creditors or plaintiffs who have obtained a court order directing a Rhode Island sheriff to levy on property are the primary applicants for this bond. A business that has won a civil judgment and wants to enforce it through property seizure will typically be required to post this bond before the sheriff acts. An attorney or litigant pursuing attachment of assets in a Rhode Island civil matter may also be required to furnish this indemnity before the levy proceeds.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the Rhode Island sheriff from financial harm that arises directly from carrying out a levy or attachment at the direction of a creditor or plaintiff. If the underlying claim turns out to be invalid, the levy is wrongful, or the sheriff faces a lawsuit or judgment as a result of the action, this bond provides the financial backstop. It does not protect the creditor — it protects the officer executing the court's order.
When is it Required?
Before the sheriff executes a levy or attachment in a Rhode Island civil enforcement action, the directing party will be required to post this bond. The requirement surfaces at the point when a writ of execution or attachment order is issued and the creditor formally requests the sheriff's involvement. The sheriff's office will not move forward with the property action until the indemnity bond is in place and confirmed.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide requirement and applies to sheriff-enforced levies and attachments across all of Rhode Island's counties. The underlying civil action may originate in any Rhode Island Superior Court or District Court with jurisdiction over the matter. The bond follows the sheriff's authority, which extends throughout the state.
How to Buy Online
Click the Buy This Bond Online button on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your court order details, submit, and receive your bond documentation — no waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond is ready to deliver to the Rhode Island sheriff's office handling your levy.
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