Section R4-2-103. Notice of Appearance; Signing Pleadings and Documents; Filing Documents

A.       The attorney of a party to a proceeding under investigation by the Board shall promptly file a Notice of Appearance with the Board. Once filed, the notice shall remain in effect for the duration of the proceeding, or until the Board is notified, in writing, that the attorney is not representing the party.

B.       A document filed with the Board shall be signed by the party or the party’s attorney. A signature constitutes a certification that the signer has read the document, has a good faith basis for submission of the document, and that it is not filed for the purpose of delay or harassment.

C.       A person shall file a document with the Board at its principal office, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of Arizona legal holidays or by mail. A document is considered filed on the date it is received by the Board.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 26, 1995 (Supp. 95-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 460, effective January 21, 2003 (Supp. 03-1).