R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-17-22

Every person, partnership, or corporation served with a copy of a writ for attaching the estate of another in his, her, or its hands or possession shall be paid all lawful costs and charges which he, she, or it shall incur in consequence of being served with the writ of attachment by the person who brings the action or suit; and so much of such charge as shall be judged reasonable by the court before whom the cause shall be pending shall be allowed in the bill of costs.