Section 4731-13-07.1 - Form and page limitations for briefs and memoranda(A) All hearing briefs provided under paragraph (D)(7) of rule 4731-13-03 of the Administrative Code and memoranda filed under rule 4731-13-07 of the Administrative Code shall be provided or filed subject to the following requirements: (1) The body text of a brief or memorandum shall be set in a legible typeface of at least twelve points, either single-spaced or double-spaced.(2) A brief or memorandum shall not exceed fifteen pages exclusive of the certificate of service and the appendix unless an exception is granted in advance pursuant to paragraph (A)(3) of this rule.(3) Upon motion by either party, or upon the initiative of the hearing examiner, the hearing examiner may authorize briefs or memoranda that exceed fifteen pages, up to a maximum of thirty pages exclusive of the certificate of service and the appendix, in matters that involve complex legal issues. Unless made upon the record at hearing, a motion for such a determination shall be filed no later than seven days prior to the deadline for filing the brief or memorandum.(4) If a reply memorandum is authorized pursuant to paragraph (C) of rule 4731-13-07 of the Administrative Code, that memorandum shall not exceed seven pages exclusive of the certificate of service and the appendix.(B) Briefs and memoranda provided in contravention of the requirements set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule will be accepted for filing, however, pages beyond the fifteen page limit shall not be considered. Ohio Admin. Code 4731-13-07.1
Effective: 7/31/2021
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/12/2021 and 07/31/2026
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4731.05
Rule Amplifies: 119.07, 119.09, 4731.23
Prior Effective Dates: 09/30/2018