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-00-00-1.4 - Technical Experts

Universal Citation: 470 RI Code of Rules 00 00 1.4

Current through September 18, 2024

A. The Director may assign automotive technical experts certified by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence ("NIASE") as advisors and consultants to each arbitration panel hearing automotive cases, as needed.

B. The Director may assign motorcycle technicians, who in the opinion of the Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board, based upon experience and/or education qualify as experts.

C. Said technical expert shall be present whenever oral testimony is presented.

D. In the event of a documentary hearing, such expert shall be available to the arbitration panel. Such expert need not be present at the hearing, unless requested by the chairperson of the sitting panel.

E. Each expert shall sign a written oath attesting to his or her impartiality prior to the commencement of each arbitration hearing.

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