PURPOSE: This rule describes the procedure for closing records or a hearing in a particular case, but does not constitute legal authority for closing a record or hearing.

Any party to a case may move to close any record or hearing in that case. The motion shall be in writing. The party shall file it no fewer than fourteen (14) days before the date the party wants the matter closed. The motion shall cite the legal authority under which the commission may close the record or hearing.

AUTHORITY: section 621.198, RSMo Supp. 2001.* Original rule filed Aug. 5, 1991, effective Feb. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed June 3, 2002, effective Nov. 30, 2002. *Original authority: 621.198, RSMo 1965, amended 1978, 2001.