Section 216-RICR-10-05-4.6 - Filings GenerallyA. Title. All pleadings and other documents filed with the Department shall, whenever possible, state the file number, if any, the title of the proceeding, and the name of the person on whose behalf the filing is made. Additionally, the name, phone number, and bar numbers, if any, of the persons filing the pleading(s) or document(s) are required on the documents being filed.B. Signatures. Papers filed with the Department shall be signed and dated by the party on whose behalf the filing is made or by the party's authorized representative. This signature constitutes a certification that the individual has read the document, knows the content thereof, and to the best of her/his knowledge, that such statements are true, that it is not interposed for delay, and that if the document has been signed by an authorized representative she/he has full power and authority to do so. Failure to comply may be cause for sanctions.C. Designation of Division. Any Department Division which is a party to a contested case shall be designated by its name and not by the name(s) of particular individual(s) holding office, and if while the contested hearing is pending, a change occurs in an individual(s) holding office, the proceeding shall not abate solely for this reason, and no substitution of parties shall be necessary.D. Form and Size. All papers, except those submittals and documents which are kept in a smaller or larger format during the ordinary course of a party's business, shall be submitted on 81/2 x 11 inch paper. All papers shall be hand printed or typewritten.E. Copies. The original and one (1) copy of all pleadings, motions, briefs and memorandums shall be filed with the Department however, the AHO may deem additional copies to be provided. 4.6.1ServiceA. Service Upon Parties. Simultaneously with the filing of any and all papers with the Department, the party filing such papers shall send a copy thereof to all other parties, if any, or their authorized representative to the proceedings, by hand delivery, or first-class US mail to her/his place of business, home address or other address as may be required by applicable law or Regulations. Service by mail is complete upon mailing, even if unclaimed or returned, when sent to the last known address of the party.B. Certificate of Service. There shall accompany and be included in the original of each pleading filed with the Department a Certificate of Service showing service on all parties.C. Date of Certificate to Govern. In addition to the provisions in this section, the provisions of § 4.5 of this Part also apply and the time for response to all pleadings shall commence as of the date of mailing the certificate of service.D. Construction. All pleadings shall be liberally construed and errors or defects therein which do not mislead or affect the substantial rights of the parties involved may be disregarded.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-10-05-4.6
Amended effective 1/9/2022