# 12 CFR § 1081.101: Expedition and fairness of proceedings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.101

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 CFR § 1081.101
- **Heading:** Expedition and fairness of proceedings
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 12—Banks and Banking > CHAPTER X—CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU > PART 1081—RULES OF PRACTICE FOR ADJUDICATION PROCEEDINGS > Subpart A—General Rules

## Text

To the extent practicable, consistent with requirements of law, the Bureau's policy is to conduct such adjudication proceedings fairly and expeditiously. In the conduct of such proceedings, the hearing officer and counsel for all parties shall make every effort at each stage of a proceeding to avoid delay. With the consent of the parties, the Director, at any time, or the hearing officer at any time prior to the filing of his or her recommended decision, may shorten any time limit prescribed by this part.

## Nearby sections

- [12 CFR § 1081.100 § 1081.100 Scope of the rules of practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.100.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.101 § 1081.101 Expedition and fairness of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.101.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.102 § 1081.102 Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.102.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.103 § 1081.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.103.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.104 § 1081.104 Authority of the hearing officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.104.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.105 § 1081.105 Assignment, substitution, performance, disqualification of hearing officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.105.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.106 § 1081.106 Deadlines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.106.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.107 § 1081.107 Appearance and practice in adjudication proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.107.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.108 § 1081.108 Good faith certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.108.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.109 § 1081.109 Conflict of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.109.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.110 § 1081.110 Ex parte communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.110.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.111 § 1081.111 Filing of papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.111.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.112 § 1081.112 Formal requirements as to papers filed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.112.md)
- [12 CFR § 1081.113 § 1081.113 Service of papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-12-1081.113.md)

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