Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 810 - Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 00 - General Administration
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - Rules of Practice and Procedure
Section 810-RICR-00-00-1.18 - Interim Relief

A. Motions for interim relief may be included in a pleading filed by any party. The title of the pleading must clearly indicate that such relief is requested.

B. Contents. In addition to the usual contents of a pleading, the motion must allege such extraordinary facts of immediate and irreparable injury as would justify the Commission's exercise of discretion by granting interim relief prior to a final decision.

C. Testimony and Exhibits. The motion requesting interim relief shall be accompanied by written testimony and exhibits in support of the motion, unless the Commission or presiding officer waives this requirement for good cause shown.

D. Notice. Copies of the motion seeking interim relief and the testimony and exhibits filed in support thereof shall be served upon the Division, the Department of Attorney General, and any other known parties.

E. Hearing. Motions for interim relief other than interim rate relief may be acted upon with or without hearing.

F. Bond. Interim relief may be granted subject to refund and conditioned upon a bond or other adequate protection.

G. Emergency Situations. In circumstances when delay may cause immediate and irreparable harm, the Commission may waive the usual requirements for interim relief, or condition such relief on whatever conditions it deems reasonable.