Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 152 - Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - Procedures and Rules of Practice
Section 152-RICR-00-00-1.4 - Powers and Duties of the Committee

Universal Citation: 152 RI Code of Rules 00 00 1.4

Current through September 18, 2024

A. The Committee shall have the following duties and powers subject to the approval of the Supreme Court:

1. to adopt, amend, and rescind any rules and regulations that it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, a copy of which rules and regulations shall be filed with the secretary of state and available for public inspection;

2. to investigate all reports of activities which may constitute unauthorized practice of law and to hold hearings to determine whether the charges are substantiated or unsubstantiated;

3. to appoint legal counsel and any assistants that the committee deems necessary to act for the committee in investigating complaints brought before it;

4. to make contracts and arrangements for the performance of administrative and similar services required or appropriate in the performance of the committee's duties;

5. to issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigations, hearings, or other proceedings held under the authority of this chapter;

6. to take or cause depositions to be taken as needed in any investigation, hearing, or proceeding; and

7. to summon and examine witnesses during any investigation, hearing, or proceeding conducted by the committee.

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