Rules of Practice and Procedure

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Summary of Commission Orders Updating the Rules of Practice and Procedure (2001-Present)

2026 Resolution ALJ-485 The Office of Administrative Law approved the changes adopted in Resolution ALJ-485, along with other nonsubstantive edits, on September 16, 2026. [2026-0804-01S - Approval_CPUC Rules Effective Jan 1 2027] These changes will be effective January 1, 2027. In the meantime, please continue to use the Rules of Practice and Procedure (effective 2021).
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2021 Resolution ALJ-398
2017 Resolution ALJ-344
2016 - D.16-01-017
2015 - D.15-05-029
2013 Resolution ALJ-290
2011 Resolution ALJ-260
2009 Resolution ALJ-224
2006 - D.06-12-041
2005 - D.05-11-015
2005 - D.05-05-002
2004 - D.04-07-013
General Process for Rules of Practice and Procedure Updates

Rules of Practice and Procedure