1. (1) The presiding officer shall verbally rule on a motion at the conclusion of oral argument when possible.
2. (2) When a presiding officer verbally rules on a motion, the presiding officer shall issue a written ruling within 30 calendar days after the day the presiding officer makes the verbal ruling.

3. (3) If the presiding officer does not verbally rule on a motion at the conclusion of oral argument, the presiding officer shall issue a written ruling on the motion no more than 30 calendar days after:

   1. (a) oral argument; or
   2. (b) if there is no oral argument, the final submission on the motion as outlined in Subsection R151-4-304(2).

4. (4) The failure of the presiding officer to comply with the requirements of Section R151-4-305:

   1. (a) is not a basis for dismissal of the matter; and
   2. (b) is not an automatic denial or grant of the motion.

KEY: administrative procedures, adjudicative proceedings, government hearings

Date of Last Change: January 10, 2024

Notice of Continuation: June 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 13-1-6; 63G-4-102(6)