-- t-paliad-157 / m's 2026-05-08 batch Item 2: mark rules that are not -- always part of every proceeding instance as optional. Examples m -- named: Antrag auf Kostenentscheidung (RoP.151) — only fires when a -- party files for it; some appeal-related deadlines that depend on -- specific facts. -- -- Distinct from is_mandatory: a rule can be is_mandatory=true (the -- deadline is statutorily fixed when it applies) AND is_optional=true -- (whether the deadline applies at all is a per-case choice). Default -- false on backfill so the existing always-applies semantic stays. -- -- Frontend reads is_optional and pre-unchecks the row in the save- -- to-project modal; user toggles to opt in. Timeline view stays -- unchanged — the rule still renders so the user sees what could -- apply. ALTER TABLE paliad.deadline_rules ADD COLUMN IF NOT EXISTS is_optional boolean NOT NULL DEFAULT false; COMMENT ON COLUMN paliad.deadline_rules.is_optional IS 'When true, the deadline is conditional on an act the user takes ' '(filing a cost-decision request, choosing to appeal, etc.) and ' 'should be opt-in when saving to a project. Distinct from ' 'is_mandatory, which is about statutory strictness once the rule ' 'applies. Backfill: false on every existing row except a small ' 'starter set m identified (RoP.151).'; -- Starter backfill: m's explicit example. More flips can land via -- targeted UPDATEs as m reviews the rule library. UPDATE paliad.deadline_rules SET is_optional = true WHERE rule_code = 'RoP.151' AND is_active = true;