January 2011 - National Labor Relations Board

10256 ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS10256.3 Hearing Date for Summary Judgment CasesWhenever a Motion for Summary Judgment is filed in a case scheduled forhearing before an Administrative Law Judge, the Regional Office should request theDivision of Judges to withdraw the hearing date from its calendar.10256.4 Hearing SpaceWhenever possible, the Regional Office hearing room should be used. Whenhearings are held in the Regional Office, the hearing rooms and judge’s chambers shouldbe equipped with at least the following items:Regional Hearing Rooms Judge’s bench and chair U.S. Flag NLRB seal Container with water and paper cupsJudge’s Chambers Desk and chair Coat rack or hook Telephone and telephone directoriesIf the Regional Office does not have a designated judge’s chambers, a roomshould, if feasible, be made available with these accouterments.When hearings are held outside the Regional Office, they should, to the extentpossible, be held in Federal, State, or municipal courtrooms. Efforts should be made toobtain the most properly equipped and maintained facilities, thereby contributing to theformality and dignity of the proceedings.If, however, space proves inadequate or the accommodations are poor, the trialattorney should notify the official responsible for securing hearing rooms and, if possible,seek the location and availability of more suitable hearing space.At the hearing, the conduct of the parties should be dignified, both on and off therecord. All participants should treat building property with appropriate care. Specialeffort should be made to prevent incidents that might jeopardize future use of courtroomsor other space secured for the hearing. Thus, all building rules unique to that facilitymust be observed. Moreover, smoking should not be permitted while the hearing is insession.Revised 01/11