[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR81.56] [Page 315] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 81_PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR HEARINGS UNDER PART 80 OF THIS TITLE--Table of Contents Subpart F_Proceedings Prior to Hearing Sec. 81.56 Motions. Motions and petitions shall state the relief sought, the authority relied upon, and the facts alleged. If made before or after the hearing, these matters shall be in writing. If made at the hearing, they may be stated orally; but the presiding officer may require that they be reduced to writing and filed and served on all parties in the same manner as a formal motion. Motions, answers, and replies shall be addressed to the presiding officer, if the case is pending before him. A repetitious motion will not be entertained.