515 R.I. Code R. 10-00-2 § 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.12
Prehearing Procedure
Operative Text
A. Prehearing Conferences. Before the hearing on the complaint, the Commission or Commission attorney may in their discretion direct the parties or their qualified representatives to appear at a specified time and place for a conference with a Commissioner or staff member to consider: 1. the simplification of the issues; 2. the necessity of amendments to the complaint or answer; 3. the possibility of obtaining stipulations; 4. the listing of witnesses; 5. discovery issues, including discovery schedules; 6. such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the hearing.
Section 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.12 establishes a prehearing conference process that the Rhode Island Commission or its attorney may use before a formal hearing takes place. At these conferences, a Commissioner or staff member meets with the parties or their representatives to address procedural matters such as narrowing the issues in dispute, potential amendments to filings, witness lists, and discovery schedules. The process is discretionary, meaning the Commission decides whether and when to convene such a conference.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.12, property owners or managers who are parties to a Commission complaint should be prepared to participate in a prehearing conference if directed to do so. Compliant operators typically ensure they or a qualified representative can appear at the designated time and place, and come prepared to discuss the scope of the issues, any necessary amendments to their answer, and discovery matters. Keeping organized records and a clear list of potential witnesses ahead of any such conference is a practice consistent with orderly participation in the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.12 gives tenants who have filed a complaint the opportunity to participate in a prehearing conference before the formal hearing begins. At this stage, a tenant or their qualified representative may help clarify the issues at stake, address discovery questions, and identify witnesses, which can shape how the hearing ultimately proceeds. Tenants navigating this process may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Commission procedures to understand what participation in a prehearing conference generally involves.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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