Section 50707 - Consolidation of Appeals(a) Parties may seek consolidation of two or more requests for administrative review or formal hearing which are pending on appeal, for the reduction of effort and expense of separate appeals, where the issues stated and evidence cover much the same ground and can advantageously be combined in one appeal. Such request shall be in writing and may be made if: (1) An appellant has consecutive or multiple appeals, or two or more appellants have concurrent appeals;(2) The appeals involved common questions of law or fact; and(3) No substantial right of any party will be prejudiced.(b) Upon such request, the appeals review officer or hearing officer may order a joint review or hearing of any or all matters in issue in the appeals, may order all the appeals consolidated, or may make such orders concerning the proceedings as may tend to avoid unnecessary delay. In exercising his/her discretion, the appeals review officer or hearing officer may refer to appropriate principles of California law governing consolidations of actions and/or class actions. The appeals review officer or hearing officer shall provide adequate notice to the parties of any requests for consolidation or orders resulting therefrom which may affect them.(c) Parties who elect to appeal separately may, for good cause, be compelled to consolidate their appeals.(d) The appeals review officer or hearing officer may issue a single Letter of Findings or decision for the matters decided as a result of a consolidated administrative review or hearing.(e) The appeals review officer or hearing officer may, for good cause, sever appeals previously consolidated.(f) The appeals review officer's order granting or denying a request for consolidation is appealable immediately. The grounds for appeal shall be limited to abuse of discretion.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50707
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50607 to Section 50707 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29). Note: Authority cited: Sections 11152, Government Code; and Sections 4648.2, and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4648.1, and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50607 to Section 50707 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29).