Rule 22. Execution and Enforcement of Judgments

(a) Enforcement of Final Judgment. The enforcement of a final judgment for the imposition of fines or costs served upon a defendant shall, upon expiration of the applicable appeal period, constitute a writ of execution.

(b) Exhaustion of Appellate Remedies. No citation shall be issued and served upon the defendant until a final judgment adverse to the defendant has been entered.

(c) Issuance of Citation in Supplementary Proceedings. If the judgment rendered against the defendant has not been satisfied, in whole or in part, the judgment debtor shall appear before the court at the time and place named on the citation to show cause why an examination into the judgment debtor's circumstances should not be made and a decree be entered ordering the judgment debtor to pay such judgment in full or by periodic payments.

(d) Service. The citation shall be served upon the judgment debtor in person or by leaving a copy of the citation at the individual's dwelling house or usual place of residence of the judgment debtor with a person of suitable age and discretion residing therein, at least six (6) days before the date of appearance named in the citation. Pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 8-8.2-5, in person service shall be made by a traffic tribunal security officer when acting as a constable, or a duly authorized clerk designated by the Chief Magistrate provided that such service occurs at the site of the proceeding. All other service of all process shall be made by a duly authorized officer in accordance with Title 9, Chapter 5 (Writs, Summons, and Process) of the Rhode Island General Laws.

(e) Failure to Appear by Debtor. If the judgment debtor upon whom a citation has been served fails to appear in response thereto, a civil body attachment may be issued for the judgment debtor in the manner set forth in G.L. 1956 § 8-8.2-3.