Section 250-RICR-10-00-1.17 - DecisionsA. Decisions. All decisions rendered by an AHO at the conclusion of a hearing shall be in writing and shall comply with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-17.7-6 and 42-35-12. Parties shall be notified either in person, or by mail, or electronic transmittal of any order. Included in the final order shall be a separate notice advising the parties of the availability of judicial review, the appeal period and the procedure for filing an appeal, and providing a reference to the statutory authority.B. Withdrawal of exhibits. After a decision has become final and all appeal periods have lapsed the AHO may in his/her discretion, upon motion, permit the withdrawal of original exhibits or any part thereof by the party or person entitled thereto. C. Presiding officer unavailable. When an AHO becomes incapacitated or unavailable to complete a hearing and/or render proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, the hearings may be completed and/or a decision may be rendered by a substitute AHO appointed by the Chief Hearing Officer upon the record as defined, provided however the substitute AHO may within his or her discretion, and after an examination of all the evidence, determine that a ruling is necessary in the interest of justice.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-10-00-1.17