515 R.I. Code R. 10-00-2 § 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.8
Reconsideration of Ruling on Probable Cause
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A. Motion for Reconsideration by a Party. A party may move for reconsideration of a determination on probable cause for the following reasons: 1. newly discovered evidence which by due diligence could not have been discovered in time to present it to the Preliminary Investigating Commissioner prior to the determination on probable cause; 2. excusable neglect or fraud or misconduct of an adverse party; or, 3. upon such other grounds as the Commission deems just. B. Consideration and Disposition. Such motion must be in writing, must state specifically the grounds upon which it is based, and be filed with the Commission within ten (10) days from the date of the mailing of the notice of disposition of which reconsideration is requested and served upon all other parties to the original investigation. The Commission, in its discretion, shall grant or deny the motion for reconsideration, provided that any applicable time limitation has not expired. The Commission shall notify the parties of its decision and any further action to be taken. C. Motion for Reconsideration by Commission. A finding on probable cause may be reconsidered by the Commission on its own initiative at any time within sixty (60) days of the finding provided that any applicable time limitation has not expired.. The Commission shall notify the parties of its decision.
Section 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.8 establishes a formal process for revisiting a probable cause determination in a housing discrimination or related proceeding before the Rhode Island Commission. Either a party to the case or the Commission itself may seek reconsideration, but each path has distinct triggers and deadlines. A party must act within ten days of receiving notice of the disposition, while the Commission may act on its own initiative within sixty days of the original finding, in both cases subject to any applicable time limitations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers who are parties to a Commission proceeding should be aware that under § 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.8, a probable cause determination is not necessarily final the moment it is issued. A compliant operator generally tracks the mailing date of any disposition notice carefully, since a motion for reconsideration must be filed in writing, state specific grounds, and be served on all other parties within ten days. Recognized grounds include newly discovered evidence that could not have been found earlier through reasonable diligence, excusable neglect, or fraud or misconduct by an adverse party.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who are parties to a Commission proceeding have the right under § 515-RICR-10-00-2 § 2.8 to ask the Commission to reconsider a probable cause determination if, for example, new evidence has come to light that could not have been discovered earlier, or if there was excusable neglect or misconduct by the other side. Any such motion must be written, must clearly state the grounds, and must be filed and served within ten days of the mailing of the disposition notice. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid offices familiar with Commission procedures can help explain what these procedural requirements mean in practice.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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