3.4 - Time Computations

(a) Generally

In computing any period of time under OCAHO’s rules or in an order issued by the ALJ or the CAHO, the first day is the day following the act or event and includes the last day of the period.

• If the last day of the period is a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, the time period includes the next business day.
• When the period of time prescribed is 7 days or less, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays will be excluded from the computation

(b) Computation of Time for Filing with OCAHO

A pleading is not deemed filed until it is received by OCAHO.

(c) Computation of Time for Service

Service of all pleadings other than complaints is deemed effective at the time of mailing.

If a party must take some action within a prescribed period after the service of a document, and the document is served by ordinary mail, 5 days will be added to the prescribed period. This 5-day additional response period does not apply if a compliance date is otherwise specified by the CAHO or the ALJ.