Post-hearing Motions and Briefs

Section 270.470  Post-hearing Motions and Briefs a)         At the adjournment of the hearing, the record will be closed and no further evidence or argument may be submitted unless, prior to the adjournment of the hearing, a request to leave the record open for a specified period for the submittal of additional evidence, post-hearing briefs, or other motions is made and granted by the ALJ. Copies of any evidence presented after the hearing will be provided to all parties and made part of the record. b)         Post-hearing briefs may be allowed, if the ALJ determines additional briefing would assist in rendering a decision. If post-hearing briefs are allowed: 1)         The ALJ will determine the due dates for the briefs, consistent with the length and complexity of the cases, and the ALJ's responsibility for rendering an expeditious decision; and 2)         The ALJ may limit the scope and length of post-hearing briefs. c)         After a recommendation or decision is issued, no request for rehearing or reconsideration is allowed. d)         Written exceptions to a recommendation made by the ALJ are not allowed.