Section 50704 - Disqualification of Appeals Review Officer or Hearing Officer(a) An appeals review officer or hearing officer shall upon his/her own motion withdraw from any proceedings in which he/she:(1) Cannot give a fair or impartial hearing;(2) Has a personal or pecuniary interest.(b) A party may request the disqualification of an appeals review officer or hearing officer by filing an affidavit prior to the taking of evidence at a hearing, stating with particularity the grounds upon which it is claimed that a fair and impartial hearing cannot be accorded. The issue shall be determined by the appeals review officer or the hearing officer.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50704
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50604 to Section 50704 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29). Note: Authority cited: Sections 11152, and 11512, Government Code; and Sections 4648.2 and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4648.1 and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Sections 11181 and 11182, Government Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50604 to Section 50704 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29).