Cal. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 52.5

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 18, May 3, 2024

Section 52.5 - Requirements and Method of Delivery for Filing All Other Papers with the Appeals Division

(a) After an appeal or complaint has been filed with the Appeals Division for review, investigation or hearing, all papers thereafter shall be filed with the Appeals Division, except as provided for in subdivision (b).

(b) The first page of each paper filed shall include the following:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person filing the paper, including the State Bar number if the person filing the paper is an attorney;

(2) A caption setting forth the title of the case, including the names of the Appellant(s) and the Respondent(s);

(3) The SPB case number, if assigned;

(4) A brief title describing the paper filed; and

(5) The date(s) of the hearing and any future prehearing or settlement conferences, if known.

(c) Methods of Delivery for Filing All Other Papers with the Appeals Division

(1) All other papers delivered by electronic mail (e-mail), will be filed on the date received by SPB.

(2) All other papers delivered by the U.S. Postal Service are filed on the date received by the SPB. An Appellant or Complainant may obtain proof of the filing of the appeal or complaint by submitting either an extra copy of the appeal or complaint or the first page only, with a self-addressed, return envelope, postage prepaid. The Appeals Division shall return the copy marked with the date of filing.

(3) Appeals or complaints hand delivered to the SPB during regular business hours will be filed on the date received.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 52.5

1. New section filed 4-26-90; operative 5-26-90 (Register 90, No. 22).
2. Renumbering of former section 52.5 to new section 60.2 and new section 52.5 filed 8-18-2010; operative 8-18-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 34).

Note: Authority cited: Section 18701, Government Code. Reference: Section 18675, Government Code.