(a) Form. The original of all pleadings and papers in a proceeding
conducted under the regulations in this part shall be filed with the
Administrative Law Judge assigned to the case or with the Chief
Administrative Law Judge if the case has not been assigned. Every
pleading and paper filed in the proceeding shall contain a caption
setting forth the name of the agency instituting the proceeding, the
title of the action, the case file number assigned by the Administrative
Law Judge, and a designation of the pleading or paper (e.g., complaint,
motion to dismiss, etc.). The pleading or papers shall be signed and
shall contain the address and telephone number of the person
representing the party or the person on whose behalf the pleading or
paper was filed. Unless otherwise ordered for good cause by the
Administrative Law Judge regarding specific papers and pleadings in a
specific case, all such papers and pleadings are public documents.
(b) Service. Service upon any party shall be made by the party
filing the pleading or document by delivering a copy or mailing a copy
to the party's last known address. When a party is represented by an
attorney, the service shall by upon the attorney.
(c) Proof of service. A certificate of the person serving the
pleading or other document by personal delivery or by mailing, setting
forth the manner of services shall be proof of the service.
