Connecticut Administrative Code
Title 4 - Management of State Agencies
61dd - Rules of Practice for Contested Case Proceedings under the Whistleblower Protection Act
Section 4-61dd-14 - Motions, objections and waiver

(a) Except as otherwise permitted by the presiding officer, all motions shall be in writing, stating briefly the grounds for such motion and the order or relief sought. Motions shall be filed in accordance with section 4-61dd-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. When time is essential, motions may be made by telephonic conference call, provided that all parties have an opportunity to participate.

(b) Except as otherwise permitted by the presiding officer, objections or other responses to written motions shall be in writing, stating briefly the basis of the objection or response, and shall be filed not more than ten (10) days after the filing of the motion. Responses to motions shall be filed in accordance with section 4-61dd-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(c) The presiding officer may decide all motions without oral argument. If the presiding officer, on his own or upon motion by a party, orders oral argument, the presiding officer shall notify the parties of the time and place for such argument. Parties not present shall be deemed to have waived their right to participate at oral argument.

(d) Any objection not duly and timely made may be deemed waived.