California Code of Regulations
Title 1 - General Provisions
Division 2 - Office of Administrative Hearings
Chapter 1 - General APA Hearing Procedures
Section 1006 - Format and Filing of Papers
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
(a) After a Case has been assigned to a regional office of OAH for Hearing, all papers filed pursuant to any provision of law, regulation, or ALJ order shall be filed at that regional office within applicable time limits.
(b) The first page of each paper filed should include the following:
(c) Papers should be filed on 8 ½ " x 11" stock paper of customary weight and quality, with two normal-sized holes punched at the top (centered 2 ½ inches apart, and 5/8 inch from the top of the paper).
(d) Papers should be typed or computer-printed. Type should be at least pica (10 characters per inch) or 12 point print. The color of the type should be blue-black or black.
(e) In addition to a paper copy, the ALJ may direct a party to submit pleadings or other papers on computer compatible diskette or by other electronic means if the party is able to do so.
(f) A party may obtain proof of the filing of a paper by submitting either an extra copy of the paper or the first page only, with a self-addressed, return envelope, postage prepaid. The clerk will return the copy marked with the date of filing.
(g) Papers may be filed with OAH by facsimile transmission. Unless required by the ALJ, the original paper need not be filed with OAH if the party obtains telephonic or other confirmation from OAH that a complete and legible copy of the papers was received.
(h) Papers delivered by the U.S. Postal Service are filed on the date received by OAH. Papers hand delivered to OAH and complete papers received by OAH by facsimile transmission during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will be filed on the date received. Papers received after regular business hours are deemed filed on the next regular business day.
1. New section
filed 6-30-97 as an interim regulation pursuant to Government Code section
11400.20;
operative 7-1-97 (Register 97, No. 27). Interim regulations expire on 12-31-98
unless earlier repealed or amended.
2. Interim regulation, including
amendment of subsections (a), (b)(4), (e) and (h), filed 5-19-98 as a permanent
regulation pursuant to Government Code section
11400.20;
operative 5-30-98 pursuant to Government Code section
11343.4(d)
(Register 98, No. 21).
3. Amendment filed 10-13-2004; operative
12-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 42).
Note: Authority cited: Section 11370.5(b), Government Code. Reference: Sections 11507.3, 11507.7, 11508(c), 11511, 11511.5, 11512(c) and 11524, Government Code.