Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 53691 - Decisions by the Hearing Officer

(a) The hearing officer may issue a decision or order in accordance with paragraph (b) which shall be final. The hearing officer shall be deemed to act for and on behalf of the Director. The decision shall recite the Director's name as the signatory of such decision, in the following form: "(Name of Director), Director of Health Services, by (signature of hearing officer), Hearing Officer."

(b) Decisions by the hearing officer may be issued pursuant to this section, if:

(1) The hearing officer finds that the claim should be dismissed, pursuant to Section 53630.

(2) A claim has been withdrawn or settled, pursuant to Section 53642.

(3) Either party defaults in accordance with the provisions of Section 53634.

(c) Relief from any decision or other final action of a hearing officer pursuant to this section may be had in accordance with the provisions of Section 53696.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 53691

1. New section filed 9-3-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 36).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14312 and 14454, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14454, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 9-3-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 36).