Motions

(1) All motions made prior to or subsequent to the hearing shall be filed in writing with the hearing officer in accordance with the provisions of 456 CMR 12.12: Filing with the Department and shall state the order or relief applied for and the grounds for the motion. (2) Within seven days of service of the motion, any other party to the proceeding may file a response with the hearing officer, unless directed otherwise by the hearing officer. (3) The hearing officer may defer ruling on any motion until the close of the hearing and may direct the parties to proceed with the hearing while the motion is pending. All motions made at the hearing shall be stated orally, unless otherwise directed by the hearing officer, and shall be included in the record of the hearing.