Rules of Practice and Procedure 04-25-13

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3-16 Close of Hearing. At the end of the presentation of the evidence, submission of briefs and oral arguments, if any,the Commission or the hearing officer shall close the hearing. 3-17 Time Limit for Commission's Decision. The Commission shall render its decision, order, or ruling within a period of not more than ninety days after the close of the hearing,unless a longer period of time is agreed upon by all parties. 3-18 Issuance of Decisions and Orders. A proceeding shall stand submitted for decision by the Commission after the taking of evidence, and the filing of such briefs or the presentation of such oral argument as may have been prescribed by the presiding officer or hearing officer. A party to the proceeding may submit a proposed decision and order which shall include proposed findings of fact. The proposed decision and order and findings of fact shall be served on each party to the proceeding, and each party shall have fifteen days from date of service thereof to submit written comments or objections to the Commission. The Commission shall render a written decision and order in every contested case,which shall include separate findings of fact and conclusions of law. 3-19 Service of Decisions and Orders. Decisions and orders shall be served by mailing certified copies thereof to the parties of record. When service is not accomplished by mail, it may be effected by personal delivery of a certified copy thereof. When a party to a proceeding has appeared by a representative, service upon such representative or counsel shall be deemed to be service upon the party. 3-20 Reconsideration of Decision and Order. The Commission shall not reconsider its action in any contested case hearing after the effective date of the Commission's decision. 3-21 Appeal from the Commission's Decision. Any party may obtain judicial review of the Commission's final decision in the manner set forth in Section 91-14, Hawai'i Revised Statutes. 7-15