Okla. Admin. Code § 600:15-1-17

Current through Vol. 41, No. 23, August 15, 2024

Section 600:15-1-17 - Oral argument before the Board

(a) Within fifteen (15) days following mailing of the Proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations of the Panel, the aggrieved party may file an application for oral argument before the Board. Oral argument shall be limited to the Recommended Discipline of the Hearing Panel.

(b) If such application for oral argument is received, the Director shall set a date, time and place for the hearing and notice shall be given to each side by certified mail no less than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing. Respondent's typewritten brief shall be submitted to the Board no less than twenty (20) days prior to such hearing. Petitioner's typewritten brief shall be submitted to the Board no less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Deadlines may be extended by the Director upon good cause shown. If the respondent fails to apply for oral argument or file a brief in a timely manner, the Board may consider respondent to have waived the opportunity for oral argument. Time limits for oral arguments will be set by the Board at the time of the hearing.

(c) The Board will issue the final order in each case whether or not application for oral argument is made. The Board may, in its discretion, vacate, modify, or affirm, in part or whole, the proposed decision of the Panel.

(d) In the event no request for oral argument is made by the Respondent within the fifteen (15) day period, a final order consistent with the Panel's findings, conclusions and recommendations shall be presented to the Board for approval, or in its discretion, vacation or modification; and following approval, copies will be mailed to the Respondent. The Board may, on its own motion, require oral argument before the Board.

Okla. Admin. Code § 600:15-1-17

Added at 8 Ok Reg 135, eff 10-17-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 1653, eff 5-15-92; Amended at 10 Ok Reg 1545, eff 5-1-93; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 1811, eff 7-1-95; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1493, eff 7-14-02