Or. Admin. R. 438-085-0550

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 438-085-0550 - Ex Parte Communications

(1) Except for communications made in the context of a mediation or other settlement proceeding, there shall be no ex parte communication, concerning the merits of any pending case, with the assigned Administrative Law Judge.

(2) In the event a prohibited ex parte communication occurs, the assigned Administrative Law Judge shall place on the record a statement of the substance of the prohibited communication and shall notify the parties of the communication and of their right to rebut such communication.

Or. Admin. R. 438-085-0550

WCB 5-1973, f. & ef. 12-20-73; WCB 10-1974, f. 3-19-74, ef. 4-15-74; WCB 6-1977, f. 5-5-77; ef. 6-1-77; WCB 4-1978, f. 3-31-78, ef. 4-1-78; WCB 2-1982, f. 6-22-82, ef. 8-2-82; WCB 3-1997, f. 12-12-97, cert. ef. 3-1-98

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335 & ORS 656.726(5)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.025 & ORS 654.078