(a) Prior to the close of the hearing, the hearing officer may, on his or her own motion, or upon motion of a party, grant and determine the length of oral argument.(b) Motions to submit written closing argument shall be made prior to the close of the hearing and shall be granted at the discretion of the hearing officer upon a determination that written argument will be productive and will not unreasonably delay the disposition of the proceeding. The hearing officer shall determine the appropriate page lengths of all post hearing briefs at the time he or she determines that the filing of closing arguments is appropriate. A party shall file a written closing brief within 15 working days from the date of the hearing. Opposing parties may file a reply brief within 10 working days from service of the argument. The hearing officer may extend or reduce the above filing dates for submission of written argument for good cause.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 60065.37
1. New section filed 9-1-99; operative 10-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of NOTE filed 9-4-2003; operative 10-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 42410, 43023, 43028 and 43031(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976); and Sections 42410, 43023, 43028 and 43031(a), Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 9-1-99; operative 10-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).
2. Amendment of subsection (b) and amendment of Note filed 9-4-2003; operative 10-4-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36).