As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 7.27 - ORAL REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE BRIEF(1) For good cause shown, the Administrator may grant an oral request for an extension of time of no more than 14 days to file an opening, answering, or reply brief, provided that: (a) The party making the request for an extension of time under this rule shall give prior notice to the other parties to the appeal, except that such notice need not be given to a person confined in a state institution and not represented by counsel; and(b) The party previously has not obtained written extension or extensions of time of more than 28 days.(2) A party may request an oral extension of time under this rule, and the Administrator may grant or deny the motion, by telephone.(3) The Administrator acting on an oral request for an extension of time shall enter the grant or denial of the request in the appellate case register.(4) The grant of an extension of time under this rule will bar any further motion for time to file the brief unless such motion, made in writing, demonstrates extraordinary and compelling circumstances.