Legal Resources Time Standards
Summary of Procedural Time Standards for Hearing Cases
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I. Proceedings set for hearing, other than Complaints
- 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
(All times run from order designating Presiding Judge)
Case Type | Hearing Date | Reply Briefs to ALJ Date | Initial Decision Date |
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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:
II. Complaint Proceedings
(All times run from Commission Order setting hearing)
Case Type | Hearing Date | Reply Briefs to Judge Date | Initial Decision Date |
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Regular complaint | 30 days | 45 days | 60 days |
"Fast-Track" Complaint | 3 days | 5 days (Oral argument in lieu of briefs) | 8 days |