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-00-00-1.8 - Service

A. Service Upon Parties. A copy of all pleadings and other documents filed in any proceeding governed by these rules shall be served upon all other parties and the Administrator of the Division. If a party appears after the original documents have been filed, a copy of all papers previously filed shall be furnished to such party on request. Service shall also be effected on any other person designated to receive service by the Commission, a Commissioner, the presiding officer, or the Clerk.

B. Manner of Service. Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission or the presiding officer, service under these rules shall be made upon a party or upon his or her attorney, if an appearance has been entered, by first class mail, express delivery, hand-delivery to his or her place of business, or by electronic service if the parties agree that it is appropriate.

C. Receipt to Govern. In addition to the provisions of § 1.7(A) of this Part, the time for response shall commence on the date of receipt by mail, express delivery, or hand delivery. By agreement, parties may use the date of facsimile transmission to comply with this Rule.

D. Certificate of Service. There shall accompany and be attached to the original of each paper filed with the Commission in a proceeding, when service is required to be made, a certificate of service.