Section 60055.14 - Disclosure of Communication(a) If, while the proceeding is pending, but before serving as hearing officer, the hearing officer receives a communication of a type that would be in violation of this subarticle if received while serving as hearing officer, he or she shall, promptly after starting to serve, disclose the content of the communication on the record and give all parties an opportunity to address it as provided below.(b) If a hearing officer receives a communication in violation of this article, the hearing officer shall make all of the following a part of the record in the proceeding: (1) If the communication is written, the writing and any written response of the hearing officer to the communication; and(2) If the communication is oral, a memorandum stating the substance of the communication, any response made by the hearing officer, and the identity of each person from whom the hearing officer received the communication.(c) The hearing officer shall notify all parties that a communication described in this section has been made a part of the record.(d) If a party requests an opportunity to address the communication within ten days after receipt of notice of the communication:(1) The party shall be allowed to comment on the communication.(2) The hearing officer has discretion to allow the party to present evidence concerning the subject of the communication, including discretion to reopen a hearing that hearing having been concluded.(e) Receipt of ex parte communications may be cause for disqualification of the hearing officer.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 60055.14
1. New section filed 9-1-99; operative 10-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36). Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600 and 39601, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976); Section 43105, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 11340.1- 11340.5, Government Code.
1. New section filed 9-1-99; operative 10-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).