Cal. Code Regs. tit. 9 § 1570

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 1570 - Severance of Issues

The hearing officer may, upon the motion of any party, or upon his or her own motion, proceed to the hearing of any issue or issues where it is found that the decision of that issue or issues could abate further proceedings on the appeal.

(a) An interlocutory decision on that separately heard issue may be prepared by the hearing officer and adopted by the Director as his or her final decision on the specified issue.

(b) The hearing on any remaining issues presented by the Local Mental Health Service's appeal may be postponed until this interlocutory decision has been issued.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 1570

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5400 and 5750, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5700.1 and 5712, Welfare and Institutions Code.