N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1J-9.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 7:1J-9.20 - Expedited procedures

(a) The parties, the administrator and the board may unanimously agree to conduct the arbitration proceeding pursuant to the expedited procedures in this section. If the parties so agree, and if there is any conflict between this section and any other provision of this subchapter, this section shall control.

(b) Notwithstanding 7:1J-1.7, the parties shall accept all notices from the board by telephone. The board shall subsequently confirm such notices to the parties in writing, provided however, that the failure to provide written confirmation shall not invalidate the telephone notice.

(c) The board shall set the date, time and place of the hearing, and so notify the parties at least seven days before the scheduled hearing date.

(d) The hearing shall be completed within one day, unless the board, for good cause shown, schedules one or more additional hearing dates.

(e) Unless the parties agree otherwise, the board shall render its decision within 14 days after the date of the close of the hearing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:1J-9.20