Rule 11. Any party may, upon a request made before the close of the evidentiary hearing, file a posthearing brief or proposed findings and conclusions, or both, at a time fixed by the arbitrator who conducts the hearing. The arbitrator may direct the filing of briefs when considered warranted. The filing of a posthearing brief shall not extend the hearing timeline beyond 180 days from the start of the scheduling conference.
Mich. Admin. Code R. 423.511