Section 1576 - Continuance for Additional EvidenceIf, after a hearing has begun, the hearing officer determines that additional evidence is necessary to decide the case, the hearing officer may:
(a) Continue the hearing to a later date and order either party to produce additional evidence, or(b) Close the hearing and hold the record open in order to permit the introduction of additional documentary evidence. Any material submitted after the close of the hearing shall be made available to both parties and each party shall have the opportunity for rebuttal. The hearing officer may order a further hearing if the nature of the additional evidence or the refutation thereof makes a further hearing desirable.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 1576
Note: Authority cited: Sections 5400 and 5750, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5700.1 and 5712, Welfare and Institutions Code.