- (a) The hearing officer shall grant oral and may grant written argument at the request of any party made prior to the close of the formal hearing. The parties shall be advised as to the time and manner within which written argument is to be filed.
- (b) The hearing officer may require any party to submit written memoranda pertaining to any or all issues raised in the formal hearing.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105, 14124.5 and 14171, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14171, Welfare and Institutions Code.