Whenever a constable attempts to hand-deliver an official legal document, you should inform the individual that you do not have authority to accept service of the document on behalf of the University, and that the document should be taken instead to the OGC and it will be determine whether it can be accepted by the University. 

Please call our main phone number (401) 863-3122 or x3-3122 or provide the telephone number to the constable. We are a hybrid - remote/office - environment but our main line is covered by a staff member from 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Voicemail messages are received via email by the Executive Assistant.

You are asked to note that whenever official legal documents are received at the University, you should forward them immediately to the OGC as they typically have short deadlines to respond. Examples include subpoenas requiring the University to produce copies of records in court proceedings, summonses notifying the University that a lawsuit has been commenced against it, notices of bankruptcy, and notices informing the University of its right to participate in consumer class action suits.

If you have any further questions or need clarification regarding the above, please call the OGC at (401) 863-3122 or x3-3122. 

Thank you.