Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 1, § 1148 - Powers and Responsibilities of the Office of Administrative Hearings

An Office of Administrative Hearings hearing officer shall have the following powers when conducting a hearing on an appeal by a private, non-profit human service organization:

(a) take all steps necessary to conduct an orderly hearing;

(b) issue appropriate orders;

(c) rule on requests and motions;

(d) grant extensions of time, upon showing of good cause;

(e) examine witnesses;

(f) remand case for further action by the State;

(g) recommend dismissal of a case for failure to exhaust available administrative remedies, for failure to appeal upon one of the specific grounds set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 38061, or other appropriate reasons; and

(h) waive or modify these rules to accommodate the needs in a specific case, upon notice to and agreement of the parties.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 1, § 1148

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 259 to new section 1148 filed 7-11-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 28).

Note: Authority cited: Section 38065, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38057, 38060, 38061 and 38065, Health and Safety Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 259 to new section 1148 filed 7-11-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 28).