Haw. Code R. § 23-4-8 - Powers of hearing officer in conducting hearings
(a) The
hearing officer, in conducting a hearing, may:
(1) Issue notices of hearings and appearance
of parties;
(2) Examine
witnesses;
(3) Rule upon offers of
proof, receive relevant evidence, and exclude irrelevant evidence or restrict
questioning or testimony;
(4)
Regulate the manner of any examination to prevent unnecessary harassment,
intimidation, or embarrassment of any witness or party;
(5) Remove disruptive individuals;
(6) Hold conferences;
(7) Rule on motions and dispose of procedural
requests;
(8) Certify a question to
the agency for the agency's consideration;
(9) Submit in writing a report or recommended
decision together with the findings of facts and conclusions of law and a
recommended order to the agency for consideration;
(10) Render a final decision when authorized
by the director or by rule; and
(11) Dispose of any matter that normally
arises in the course of the proceedings and take action authorized by chapter
91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or any other related laws administered by the
department.
(b) Nothing
in this section may prevent the hearing officer to suspend, postpone or
terminate the hearing by default.
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