D.R.I. LR Gen 205

(a) Eligibility to Appear Pro Se.

(1) An individual who is not represented by counsel and who is a party in a pending

case may appear on his or her own behalf.

(2) An individual appearing pro se may not represent any other party and may not

authorize any other individual who is not a member of the bar of this Court to

appear on his or her behalf.

(3) A corporation, partnership, association or other entity may not appear pro se.

(b) Filing of Documents. Any document requiring a signature that is filed by a party

appearing pro se shall bear the words “pro se” following that party’s signature and shall

state the party’s mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, and fax number, if

any.

(c) Service on Party Acting Pro Se. The Court may order any party who is appearing

without an attorney to designate a mailing address at which service upon that party can be

made. Service may be made on such pro se party by mailing papers to that party at the

designated mailing address.

(d) Notification

(1) Every pro se litigant shall inform the Clerk in writing of any change of name,

mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, and/or fax number within 14

days of such change.

(2) Any notice sent to and any paper served on a pro se litigant shall be deemed

delivered if sent to the most recent mailing address provided by the litigant

pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) of this Rule.

Effective 12/15/14: §§(b), (c), and (d) amended. Effective 1/15/13: §§(b) and (d)(1) amended. Effective 12/1/11:

The numerical references in this rule were altered as part of the restyling of numerical references throughout the

Local Rules. Effective 12/1/09: §(d)(1) amended.

CROSS-REFERENCE

See LR Gen 201(b)(4) (appearance by pro se parties).