# Dist.R.Civ.P. 6: Rule 6. Time

> Rhode Island · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R6

## Section

- **Citation:** Dist.R.Civ.P. 6
- **Heading:** Rule 6. Time
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Rhode Island Court Rules / District Court / District Court Civil Rules / Dist.R.Civ.P. 6

## Text

(a) Computation. In computing any period of time prescribed or
allowed by these rules, by order of court or by any applicable statute the day of the
act, event, or default after which the designated period of time begins to run is not
to be included. The last day of the period is to be included, unless it is a Saturday,
Sunday, or a legal holiday, in which event the period runs until the end of the next
day which is neither a Saturday, Sunday, nor a holiday.
(b) Enlargement. When by these rules or by a notice given thereunder or by
order of court an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time,
the court for cause shown may at any time in its discretion:
(1) With or without motion or notice order the period enlarged if request therefor
is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a
previous order;
(2) Upon motion made after the expiration of the specified period permit the act
to be done where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect; or
(3) Permit the act to be done by stipulation of the parties; but it may not extend
the time for taking any action under Rules 60(b) and 73 except to the extent and
under the conditions stated in them.

(c) For Motions — Affidavits. A written motion, other than one which may be
heard ex parte, and notice of the hearing thereof shall be served not later than ten
(10) days before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is fixed
by these rules or by order of the court. Such an order may for cause shown be made
on ex parte application. When a motion is supported by affidavit, the affidavit shall
be served with the motion, and opposing affidavits may be served no later than three
(3) days before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other
time.
the hearing, unless a different period is fixed
by these rules or by order of the court. Such an order may for cause shown be made
on ex parte application. When a motion is supported by affidavit, the affidavit shall
be served with the motion, and opposing affidavits may be served no later than three
(3) days before the hearing, unless the court permits them to be served at some other
time.
(d) Additional Time After Electronic Service or Service by Mail. Whenever
a party has the right or is required to do some act or take some proceedings within a
prescribed period after the service of a notice or other paper upon the party, and the
notice or paper is served upon the party electronically or by mail, one (1) day shall
be added to the prescribed period.

III. PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS

## Nearby sections

- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules and Mandatory Electronic Filing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R1.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R2.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 3 Rule 3. Commencement of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R3.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 4 Rule 4. Process, Attachment, Trustee Process, Arrest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R4.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 5 Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R5.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 6 Rule 6. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R6.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R7.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R8.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R9.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 10 Rule 10. Form of Pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R10.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 11 Rule 11. Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and other papers; Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R11.md)
- [Dist.R.Civ.P. 12 Rule 12. Defenses and Objections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_RI_DISTCIV_R12.md)
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