N.J. Admin. Code § 10:48-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:48-4.3 - Administrative paper review

(a) Administrative paper review requirements are as follows:

1. Each party shall submit written arguments supporting their position to the administrative review officer within 20 working-days of written notification of the paper review. Evidence may also be provided.

2. The Rules of Evidence shall be relaxed to include hearsay. It is also permissible to accept a written statement of an individual into evidence instead of an affidavit.

3. Discovery shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 10:41.

4. The administrative review officer shall prepare a written decision.

5. The written decision shall be forwarded to the involved parties within 20 working-days of the receipt of both arguments. The written decision shall set forth the reasons for conducting a paper review. This shall be considered the Recommended Decision.

6. Written comments, objections or exceptions to the Recommended Decision may be made by either party and be sent to the Assistant Commissioner within 10 working-days from the date of the Recommended Decision.

7. After review of the Recommended Decision and any comments, objections or exceptions, the Assistant Commissioner shall issue a Final Decision, in writing, within 20 working-days of the close of the comment period.

8. Upon issuance, the Final Decision shall be sent to the parties with notice that any further appeal must be to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:48-4.3