12 CCR 2510-1-10.507 - STATE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE (ALJ) [Rev. eff. 12/1/10]

A. The purpose of a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge for a consumer appeal shall be to determine the pertinent facts to arrive at a fair and equitable decision.

B. The purpose of an ALJ hearing for a provider appeal shall be based on SUA's response to the service provider's complaint and shall be upheld unless arbitrary or capricious or contrary to another standard of judicial review per Section 24-4-106, C.R.S. and final agency action per Section 26-1-106, C.R.S.

C. ALJ hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Section 24-4-105, C.R.S. and Section 26-1-106, C.R.S.

10.507.1 Notification of Initial Decision [Rev. eff. 12/1/10]

A. Following conclusion of the hearing, the ALJ shall prepare and file an initial decision.

B. The initial decision shall include a statement of findings and conclusions upon all the material issues of fact, law or discretion presented by the record, and the appropriate order, sanction, relief or denial thereof.

C. The initial decision shall include a determination as to whether the respondent acted in accordance with, or properly interpreted, applicable state policies and regulations.

D. The initial decision shall be sent to each party involved in the hearing.

Notes

12 CCR 2510-1-10.507

39 CR 01, January 10, 2016, effective 2/1/2016