Section R4-44-107. Form of Documents; Motions

A.      All papers filed with the Auditor General in any matter per- taining to the hearing shall be typewritten or legibly written on paper no larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, shall contain the name and address of the party or other correspondent, shall desig- nate the title and docket number, if any, shall state the name and address of each person or entity served with a copy, shall be properly captioned, and shall be signed by the individual or entity filing it or by at least one attorney who represents the entity or individual. The signature certifies that the signer has read the paper, that to the best of the signer’s knowledge, information, and belief, there is good ground to support its contents and that it is not interposed for delay.

B.       A motion for an order shall be made in writing stating the grounds with particularity and setting forth the relief sought except that a motion made during a hearing need not be in writing. All motions made prior to hearing shall be served upon all parties who shall have 10 days after service of the motion to respond except in the case of unforeseeable circum- stances or emergency, in which case the motion shall be heard as soon as practicable after the motion has been served on the other parties. If any party to the hearing fails to timely respond or any party fails to appear at oral argument of the motion, if any, the Auditor General or the hearing officer may dispose of the motion summarily. Any party may request oral argument on any motion or the Auditor General or the hearing officer may require oral argument.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 23, 1993 (Supp. 93-3).