Legal Resources Administrative Litigation 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:


1. These times standards apply unless the Commission order directs otherwise
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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