Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 470 - Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
Chapter 00 - N/A
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - Regulations Governing the Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
Section 470-RICR-00-00-1.12 - Representation by Counsel or Other Third Party
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Any party to an oral arbitration hearing may be represented by counsel. If either party opts to be so represented, said party shall notify the Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board of the name and address of the attorney, no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date of the arbitration hearing. The Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board shall immediately forward such information to the opposing party.
B. Either party may be accompanied by any chosen third party, other than legal counsel, without prior notice. Such third party may also act as interpreter if a language barrier or handicap exists.
C. A third party, other than legal counsel, may present either party's case before the panel, provided the Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board is informed of this intention and of the name and address of said third party, no later than three (3) days before the hearing.