Rule 350-4-.22 - Consolidation and Severance(1) When two or more providers appeal matters involving common issues of law or fact, the appeals may be consolidated by the Department or by the appointed Administrative Law Judge(s) and heard together if it appears that a joint hearing would serve to expedite or simplify consideration of those issues and that no party would be prejudiced thereby.(2) In consolidated hearings, the Administrative Law Judge may limit direct examination and cross-examination to matters which have not been adequately covered by previous testimony or evidence.(3) Whenever the Administrative Law Judge determines that it would be more conducive to an expeditious, full, and fair hearing for any party or issue to be heard in separate proceedings, he may in the exercise of his discretion, upon motion of any party or sua sponte, sever the party or issue for such separate hearing.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 350-4-.22
O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-4-142(a), 153.
Original Rule entitled "Consolidation and Severance" adopted as ER. 350-4-0.4-.22. F. Oct 5, 1989; eff. September 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Repealed: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 4, 1989; eff. Nov. 1, 1989, as specified by the Agency.