At the request of any party made prior to the close of the hearings, the hearing officer may grant oral argument. If written argument is requested, it may be granted and parties shall be advised as to the time and manner within which such argument is to be filed. The hearing officer may, at his or her own discretion, require any party to submit written memoranda pertaining to any or all issues raised in the hearing.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 1578
Note: Authority cited: Sections 5400 and 5750, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5700.1 and 5712, Welfare and Institutions Code.