FILING, SERVICE, FORM AND EXAMINATION:

1. A. As used in this section, “document” means any pleading, motion, response, memorandum, decision, order or other written material filed in a proceeding under this part, but does not include a cover letter accompanying a document transmitted for filing.

2. B. Filing of documents:

   (1) Except as otherwise provided, the originals of all documents served in the proceeding shall be filed with the hearing clerk.

   (2) Except as otherwise provided, a party filing documents shall serve copies thereof upon all other parties. A certificate of service, as shown in appendix A, shall accompany each filed document.

3. C. Service of documents: Except as otherwise provided, all documents may be served personally, by telefax, by e-mail or by express or first-class mail.
4. D. Form of documents: Unless otherwise ordered by the hearing officer, all documents, except exhibits, shall be prepared on 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper, printed single-sided, if possible, and where appropriate, the first page of every document shall contain a heading and caption as illustrated in appendix A.
5. E. Documents issued by commission or hearing officer: All documents issued by the commission or hearing officer shall be filed with the hearing clerk. The hearing clerk shall promptly serve copies of the documents upon all parties.

6. F. Examination of documents filed.

   (1) Examination allowed: Subject to the provisions of law restricting the public disclosure of confidential information, any person may, during normal business hours, inspect and copy any document filed in any proceeding. Such documents shall be made available by the hearing clerk, as appropriate.

   (2) Cost of duplication: Unless waived by the department, the cost of duplicating documents or tapes filed in any proceeding shall be borne by the person seeking copies of such documents or tapes.

[20.1.3.13 NMAC - Rp, 20 NMAC 1.3.I.112, 10/15/2010]