Florida Administrative Code
60 - DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
60Q - Division of Administrative Hearings
Chapter 60Q-3 - MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ARBITRATION
Section 60Q-3.0111 - Motions

(1) All requests for relief shall be by motion. Written motions will normally be disposed of on the basis of the motion, together with any memoranda in support or in opposition, following the expiration of a seven-day response period. If the subject matter of the motion requires an earlier ruling, or if the chief arbitrator determines that oral argument is required, the movant shall arrange a motion hearing, which may be by telephonic conference call.

(2) Motions shall include a statement that the movant has conferred with all other parties of record and shall state as to each party whether the party has any objection to the motion. Any statement that the movant was unable to contact the other party or parties before filing the motion must provide information regarding the date(s) and method(s) by which contact was attempted.

(3) Oral argument on motions is not a matter of right, but may be allowed by the chief arbitrator if requested by the movant at the time the motion is filed, or by any other party within seven days of the filing of the motion, or if the chief arbitrator determines that oral argument is required to resolve the issue(s) raised in the motion.