Section R982-111-314 - Requests for Removal of an ALJ from a Case(1) A party may request that an ALJ be removed from a case based on partiality, interest, or prejudice.(2) A party requesting removal of an ALJ under Subsection (1) shall: (a) make the request before the hearing unless the reason for the request was not or could not have been known before the hearing; and(b) state specific facts establishing cause for removal.(3) If the division finds removal of the ALJ is appropriate, the division shall reassign the case to a different ALJ.(4) If the division finds no legitimate grounds for removal of the ALJ, the division shall deny the request and the ALJ shall explain the reasons for the denial during the hearing.(5) A party may file an appeal pertaining to the partiality, interest, or prejudice of an ALJ within the time limitations for appealing any other decision.Utah Admin. Code R982-111-314
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-02, effective 1/2/2024