(1) The court may require briefs or other documents to be filed by either or both parties.

(2) The court may require either or both parties to file findings of fact and conclusions of law. Requests that a decision not be certified as final pursuant to ARM 24.5.348(3) should ordinarily be included in the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, with the basis for the request set forth.

(3) Briefs and findings of fact and conclusions of law will be filed at a date set by the judge or hearing examiner.

(4) Briefs and findings of fact and conclusions of law may not be filed after the due date except by leave of court.