1. A. A document filed in an Executive Hearing Office proceeding shall state:

   1. 1. The description and title of the proceeding,
   2. 2. The name of the party filing the document,
   3. 3. The date the document is signed,
   4. 4. The title and address of the document’s signer, and
   5. 5. If applicable, the attorney’s name, state bar number, law firm, address, and telephone number.

2. B. A party or a party’s attorney shall sign a document filed with the Executive Hearing Office. By signing, the signer certifies that:

   1. 1. The signer read the document;
   2. 2. The document is supported by the facts and the law or by a good faith argument to extend, modify, or reverse the law; and
   3. 3. The document is not filed to harass, delay, or needlessly increase the cost of the Executive Hearing Office proceeding.
3. C. A document is filed as of the date the Executive Hearing Office receives the document.

Historical Note

New Section recodified from R17-4-913 at 7 A.A.R. 3477, effective July 20, 2001 (Supp. 01-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 4133, effective September 13, 2001 (Supp. 01-3). Former R17-1-510 renumbered to R17-1-511; new R17-1-510 renumbered from R17-1-509 and amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 4598, effective February 3, 2008 (Supp. 07-4).