97. Communications with the administrative hearing officer (AHO)

340:2-5-97. Communications with the administrative hearing officer (AHO)

Issued 06-27-02

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

(1) when necessary to the disposition of the case;
(2) on matters of an informational or procedural nature; or
(3) the AHO may contact the local office in order to obtain information regarding the timeliness of the hearing request or whether an appealable issue exists.

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