Section 4-410. TIMELINESS OF SUBMISSIONS

 

410.1At the commencement of each case, the hearing examiner shall establish a scheduling order for the proceeding, which may not be altered except upon motion and order from the hearing examiner. The scheduling order shall include, but not be limited to, such events as: deadline for discovery requests, deadline for discovery responses, deadline for dispositive motions, and preliminary hearing date.

 

410.2Failure by any party to comply with the scheduling order may result in sanction by the hearing examiner, including but not limited to, the following:

 

(a)Disqualification of a representative;

 

(b)Striking of any untimely filing; and

 

(c)Award of costs and attorney’s fees to the opposing party.

 

410.3Unless otherwise ordered by the hearing examiner, a party opposing any motion shall file and serve its opposition within fifteen (15) calendar days after service of the motion.

 

410.4Unless otherwise ordered by the hearing examiner, a moving party may file a response to the opposition within ten (10) calendar days after service of the opposition.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 1429, 1436 (March 24, 1995).