Library: Policy

340:2-5-116. Communications with the administrative hearing officer (AHO)

Revised 9-15-16

Following a hearing request, there is no direct or indirect contact regarding the merits of the case between the AHO and a person with a direct or indirect interest in the case, unless there is notice to all parties and an opportunity to participate in the communication, except the AHO may:

(1) be contacted on matters of an informational or procedural nature; or

(2) contact Child Care Services in order to obtain information regarding:

(A) timeliness of the hearing request; or

(B) if an appealable issue exists.