Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-23-113

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-23-113 - Motions

A. Purpose. A party requesting a ruling from the Board shall file a motion. Motions may be made for rulings such as:

1. Continuing or expediting a hearing under R4-23-116;

2. Vacating a hearing under R4-23-117;

3. Scheduling a prehearing conference under R4-23-118;

4. Quashing a subpoena under R4-23-119;

5. Requesting telephonic testimony under R4-23-120; and

6. Reconsidering a previous order under R4-23-121.

B. Form. Unless made during a prehearing conference or hearing, motions shall be made in writing and shall conform to the requirements of R4-23-115. All motions, whether written or oral, shall state the factual and legal grounds supporting the motion, and the requested action.

C. Time limits. Absent good cause, or unless otherwise provided by law or these rules, written motions shall be filed with the Board office at least 15 days before the hearing. A party demonstrates good cause by showing that the grounds for the motion could not have been known in time, using reasonable diligence and:

1. A ruling on the motion will further administrative convenience, expedition or economy; or

2. A ruling on the motion will avoid undue prejudice to any party.

D. Response to motion. A party shall file a written response stating any objection to the motion within five days of service, or as directed by the Board.

E. Oral argument. A party may request oral argument when filing a motion or response. If necessary to develop a complete record, the Board shall grant oral argument.

F. Rulings. Rulings on motions, other than those made during a prehearing conference or the hearing, shall be in writing and served on all parties.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-23-113

New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 1132, effective May 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-1).