Rule 45 – Subpoena.

(a) For Attendance of Witnesses; Form; Issuance. Every subpoena shall be issued by the clerk of court or a notary public or other officer authorized by statute, shall state the name of the court and the title of the action, and shall command each person to whom it is...

Rule 43 – Evidence.

(a) Form and Admissibility. In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by statute, or by these rules, or by the Rhode Island Rules of Evidence. All evidence shall be admitted which is admissible under the...

Rule 3 – Commencement of Action..

A civil action is commenced by the filing of a complaint and all other required documents together with the fees prescribed by law. Incarcerated individuals, attorneys who are granted a waiver pursuant to Art. X, Rule 3(c) of the Rhode Island Supreme Court Rules...