Okla. Admin. Code § 800:1-9-13

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

Section 800:1-9-13 - Proposed orders

(a)Preparation of proposed orders. The Administrative Law Judge shall hear all evidence and arguments applicable in a case and shall prepare a proposed order including findings of facts and conclusions of law. Prior to such preparation, the Administrative Law Judge may request or require briefs from the parties on any relevant issue. The Administrative Law Judge shall also have the discretion to request or accept from the parties, proposed findings and conclusions.

(b)Service and presentation. Upon finalization of a proposed order, the Administrative Law Judge shall:

(1) present the proposed order and the record of the matter to the Director or the Commission, as appropriate, for review and entry of a final order; or

(2) serve it on the parties, by regular mail, offering an opportunity for parties to file exceptions to the proposed order before a final order is entered, pursuant to APA § 311; and then shall present the proposed order, the exceptions, if any, and the record of the matter to the Director or the Commission for entry of a final order. The parties may by written stipulation waive any of the requirements for a proposed order.

Okla. Admin. Code § 800:1-9-13

Added at 15 Ok Reg 3500, eff 7-13-98