Article 18.  Briefs and Oral Arguments

75. (Rule 75)  Briefs

The presiding officer may fix the time for the filing of briefs. Concurrent briefs are preferable. Exhibits may be reproduced in an appendix to a brief. Citations to the transcript in a proceeding must indicate the transcript page number(s) and identify the party and witness sponsoring the cited testimony. A brief of more than twenty pages shall contain a subject index, a table of authorities, and a summary of the briefing party's recommendations following the table of authorities. Requests for extension of time to file briefs must be made to the Commission in writing, and a copy served upon or mailed to the other parties to the proceeding. Ordinarily, when a matter has been submitted on concurrent briefs, extensions will not be granted unless a stipulation is filed with the Commission. The original of each brief shall contain a certification that copies have been served upon or mailed to each party or the party's attorney.

Note: Authority and reference cited: Section 1701, Public Utilities Code.

76. (Rule 76)  Oral Argument

If the Commission or the presiding officer is of the opinion that the complexity or importance of the issues so warrant, the Commission or the presiding officer may direct or permit the presentation of oral argument.