Section 144-351-11-2 - JURISDICTION OF THE HEARING OFFICERA. In a contested matter under Chapter 8, the hearing officer has jurisdiction to establish the responsible parent's child support obligations as provided by these rules.B. In a hearing under Chapter 12, the hearing officer has jurisdiction to decide the merits of the Division's action as provided by these rules, subject to the limits of Chapter 12 of the Manual.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 351, § 11-2