Summary of Procedural Time Standards for Hearing Cases
I. Proceedings set for hearing, other than Complaints
(All times run from order designating Presiding Judge)
Case Type |
Hearing Date |
Reply Briefs to ALJ Date |
Initial Decision Date |
Simple case
(Track I) |
19.5 weeks |
25.5 weeks |
29.5 weeks |
Complex case
(Track II) |
32 weeks |
40 weeks |
47 weeks |
Exceptionally complex case
(Track III) |
42 weeks |
53 weeks |
63 weeks |
Notes:
- These times standards apply unless the Commission order directs otherwise
- Merger cases set for hearing will be processed within these timelines, consistent
with the Commission's merger policy, which states that it will be able to issue
a final order on most applications within 12 to 15 months from the date a complete
application is filed.
- Requests for modification are to be directed to the Chief Judge
II. Complaint Proceedings
(All times run from Commission Order setting hearing)
Case Type |
Hearing Date |
Reply Briefs to Judge Date |
Initial Decision Date |
Regular complaint |
30 days |
45 days |
60 days |
"Fast-Track" Complaint |
3 days |
5 days (Oral argument in lieu of briefs) |
8 days |
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