Briefs may be filed by a party or the department either before or during the course of a hearing or within such time as the commissioner or presiding officer designates. Failure to file a brief shall in no way prejudice the rights of any party or the department. The order of filing briefs or reply briefs shall be designated by the presiding officer. The presiding officer shall provide the parties and the department at least seven days to file a brief after it is requested. A party or the department may request an extension of the briefing schedule set by the presiding officer prior to the due date. Late briefs may be returned by the presiding officer to the filing party or the department.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 36a-1-49