Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 350-4-.10

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024

Rule 350-4-.10 - Ex Parte Communications

Commencing with the appointment of an Administrative Law Judge, no person shall communicate ex parte with such Administrative Law Judge relating to the merits of the proceeding until after the issuance of a final decision unless all parties involved in the proceedings are informed of the communication before or within a reasonable time after such communication occurs and no prejudice to any party results. If the Administrative Law Judge receives a communication prohibited by this Rule, (s)he shall forthwith notify all other parties of the receipt of such communication and disclose the substance of the communication for the parties' consideration in determining whether action is necessary in response.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 350-4-.10

Ga. L. 1977, p. 384, et seq.; O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-4-142(a), 153.

Original Rule was filed on April 11, 1978; effective May 1, 1978.

Repealed: ER. 350-4-0.4-.10 adopted. F. Oct. 5, 1989; eff. Sept. 29, 1989, the date of adoption, to remain in effect for 120 days or until adoption of a permanent Rule superseding said Emergency Rule, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: Permanent Rule entitled "Ex Parte Communications" adopted. F. Oct. 4, 1989; eff. Nov. 1, 1989, as specified by the Agency.