Section 230-RICR-10-00-2.10 - TimeA. Computation. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, computation of any time period referred to in this Regulation shall begin with the first day following the act which initiates the running of the time period (including Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays). The last day of the time period so computed is to be included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday or any other day on which the Department is not open for business, in which case the period shall run until the next following business day.B. Extensions of Time. It shall be within the discretion of the Presiding Officer, for good cause shown, to extend any time limit. All requests for extensions of time shall be made by written motion filed with the Presiding Officer before the expiration of the applicable time period unless waived by the Presiding Officer. The Presiding officer may grant or deny such motions on the basis of the written request and without a full hearing.C. Continuances. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Presiding Officer may, in their discretion, continue any proceeding or hearing in the matter. If a Party requests a continuance, that request should indicate whether or not the other Party(ies) assents to such request. If the continuance is granted the requesting party must immediately notify all other Parties of record and if deemed necessary prepare an order. The continuance will only be effective when the notification to all other parties of record has been made.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-10-00-2.10
Amended effective 3/22/2023
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