N.H. Admin. Code § Geo 203.02

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Geo 203.02 - Withdrawal of Presiding Officer
(a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party, a presiding officer or board official shall, for good cause withdraw from any hearing.
(b) Good cause shall exist if a presiding officer or board official:
(1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of a proceeding, including, but not limited to, a financial, business, or family relationship;
(2) Has made statements or engaged in behavior which objectively demonstrates that he or she has prejudged the facts of a case; or
(3) Personally believes that he or she cannot fairly judge the facts of a case.
(c) Mere knowledge of the issues, the parties or any witness shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.

N.H. Admin. Code § Geo 203.02

#7525-A, eff 7-1-01

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12151, Effective 3/24/2017.