Section 216-RICR-10-05-3.4 - Allowance of AwardsA. Whenever a party prevails in an adjudicatory proceeding, an award shall be made to such party of reasonable litigation expenses actually incurred in connection with that proceeding; provided that: 1. Such party has satisfied the requirements of § 3.3 of this Part; and2. The adjudicative officer has determined that the Department did not have substantial justification.B. The decision of the adjudicatory officer to make an award shall be made a part of the record, shall include written findings and conclusions with respect to the award, and shall be sent to the claimant, unless same is represented by an attorney, in which case, the decision will be sent to the attorney of record.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-10-05-3.4
Amended effective 4/14/2020