Within how many days after final submission must the referee file a decision?

• A. 15 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 45 days
• D. 60 days

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is the deadline set for a referee to complete and file a decision after final submission. Forty-five days is chosen to balance giving the referee enough time to draft a careful ruling with the need to move the case along promptly. If the window were much shorter, there’s a risk the decision wouldn’t be well considered or properly reviewed; if it were longer, cases could stall unnecessarily and delay resolution for the parties. This forty-five-day rule provides predictability for everyone involved, while still allowing a reasonable period for writing, verifying, and formatting the decision. Extensions are typically possible if the court grants them or the parties agree, but the default timeframe remains forty-five days.