N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 208.01 - Motions; Objections to Motions; Ruling on Motions

(a) A motion, as defined by Rko 101.01 (t), shall be filed with the office in hard copy form unless:

(1) Otherwise specified in these rules;

(2) Otherwise specified in an order in a case;

(3) Made in response to a matter asserted for the first time at a hearing or conference, or based upon information that was not received in time for the person filing the motion to prepare a written document in advance of the hearing or conference; or

(4) An electronic system has been instituted pursuant Rko 203.02(b).

(b) Oral motions and any oral objections to such motions shall be on the record.

(c) If the presiding officer finds that an oral motion requires additional information in order to be fully and fairly considered, the presiding officer shall direct the proponent to submit the motion in writing and provide supporting information.

(d) Unless otherwise specified by these rules or in an order of the presiding officer, objections to written motions shall be filed within 10 days of the date of the motion.

(e) Rko 208.01(d) shall not apply to motions for rehearing or reconsideration pursuant to Rko 214.06.

(f) Objections to motions for rehearing or reconsideration pursuant to Rko 214.06 shall be due within 5 days of the filing of the motion.

(g) Unless otherwise provided in these rules, failure by an opposing party or an intervenor to object to a motion shall not in and of itself constitute grounds for granting the motion.

(h) Persons requesting a hearing on a motion or an objection thereto shall so state in their motion or objection.

(i) When the presiding officer concludes that it is necessary to obtain additional information or to clarify an issue relating to a motion, the presiding officer shall grant a request for a hearing or hold a hearing on the motion sua sponte.

Notes

N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 208.01

Derived from Number 19, Filed May 9, 2024, Proposed by #13921, Effective 5/20/2024.