Okla. Admin. Code § 460:2-3-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 460:2-3-2 - Powers of hearing examiners

(a) Under the regulations in this Chapter, a hearing examiner may:

(1) Administer oaths and affirmations;

(2) Issue subpoenas;

(3) Issue appropriate orders relating to discovery;

(4) Rule on procedural requests or similar matters;

(5) Hold conferences for settlement or simplification of the issues;

(6) Regulate the course of the hearing;

(7) Rule on offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;

(8) Take other actions authorized by the regulations in this Chapter and the act; and

(9) Make or recommend decisions.

(b) A hearing examiner may order a prehearing conference:

(1) To simplify and clarify issues;

(2) To receive stipulations and admissions;

(3) To explore the possibility of agreement disposing of any or all of the issues in dispute; and

(4) For such other purposes as may be appropriate.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in the regulations of this Chapter, the jurisdiction of the hearing examiner shall terminate upon:

(1) The filing of a notice of appeal from an initial decision or other order dispositive of the proceeding;

(2) The issuance of an order of the Director granting a petition for review;

(3) The expiration of the time period within which a petition for review or an appeal to the Director may be filed.

Okla. Admin. Code § 460:2-3-2

Added at 17 Ok Reg 3168, eff 7-28-00