68. Communications with the administrative hearing officer (AHO)

340:2-5-68. Communications with the administrative hearing officer (AHO)

Issued 06-27-02

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 the local office in order to obtain information regarding:

(A) timeliness of the hearing request; or
(B) whether an appealable issue exists.

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