Current through November, 2024
Section 12-46-27 - Format and certification of pleadings(a) Petitions, motions, and other pleadings shall be typed in twelve point pica or equivalent type size upon good quality paper, 8-1\2 x 11 inches in size and of at least sixteen weight, except that documentary exhibits may be larger, if filed to the size of the pleadings to which they are attached.(b) All copies shall be legible on paper 8-1\2 x 11 inches in size and of at least sixteen weight. No "wet" type copies shall be accepted.(c) The first page of every pleading shall set forth the name, address, and phone number of the party, the party's attorney, if any, the title of the particular pleading, the docket number, and the name of the proceeding.(d) All pleadings shall be signed in black ink by the party filing the pleadings or by the party's authorized agent. The signature shall constitute certification that the person so signing has read the pleading and that to the best of the person's knowledge, information, and belief, the pleading is true or has good grounds to support it and is not submitted for the purpose of hindering, harassing, or delaying any party or proceeding.(e) Unless otherwise provided, all pleadings, motions, memoranda, and other documents shall be filed with the commission hearings examiner.[Eff 12/31/90] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 368-3) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 368-3)