Rhode Island § 28-35-12.1 § 28-35-12.1. Prompt decision required.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 28-35-12.1 — § 28-35-12.1. Prompt decision required.

Rhode Island § 28-35-12.1

Title 28Labor and Labor Relations

Ch. 28-35Workersâ€™ Compensation â€” Procedure

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-35-12.1 (2026).

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§ 28-35-12.1. Prompt decision required.
The judge who hears a case pursuant to § 28-35-12 shall render his or her decision no later than thirty (30) days after each party
            has completed presenting its case. This provision shall not apply in any case for
            which the judge has shown just cause, as determined by rules of practice of the workers'
            compensation court adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the court by § 28-29-26, for delay beyond thirty (30) days.
         

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§ 28-35-12.1. Prompt decision required.

The judge who hears a case pursuant to § 28-35-12 shall render his or her decision no later than thirty (30) days after each party has completed presenting its case. This provision shall not apply in any case for which the judge has shown just cause, as determined by rules of practice of the workers' compensation court adopted pursuant to the authority granted to the court by § 28-29-26, for delay beyond thirty (30) days.