§ 09-38-020

(a) An individual is entitled to an exemption in property not to exceed an aggregate value of $3,000 chosen by the individual from the following categories of property: (1) household goods and wearing apparel reasonably necessary for one household; (2) if reasonably held for the personal use of the individual or a dependent, books and musical instruments; and (3) family portraits and heirlooms of particular sentimental value to the individual. (b) An individual is entitled to exemption of jewelry, not exceeding $1,000 in aggregate value, if held for the personal use of the individual or a dependent. (c) An individual is entitled to exemption, not exceeding $2,800 in aggregate value, of implements, professional books, and tools of the trade. (d) An individual is entitled to the exemption of pets to the extent of a value not exceeding $1,000. (e) An individual is entitled to an exemption of one motor vehicle to the extent of a value not exceeding $3,000 if the full value of the motor vehicle does not exceed $20,000.