N.H. Admin. Code § Nuh 203.02

Current through Register No. 2, January 9, 2025
Section Nuh 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 or family relationship;
(2) Has made any statement 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 § Nuh 203.02

#1393, eff 7-1-79; ss by #2224, eff 1-1-83; ss by #2922, eff 12-10-84, EXPIRED: 12-10-90

New. #5097, eff 3-18-91; ss by #5326, eff 2-13-92; amd by #5524, eff 12-8-92; (a), (c), and (d) EXPIRED: 2-13-98; (b) EXPIRED: 12-8-98

New. #7719-A, eff 6-25-02