N.H. Admin. Code § Rev 205.03

Current through Register No. 52, December 26, 2024
Section Rev 205.03 - Withdrawal of Presiding Officer
(a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party, a presiding officer shall, for good cause, withdraw from any hearing.
(b) Good cause shall exist if the presiding officer:
(1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of a proceeding, including, but not limited to, a financial or family relationship, with any party;
(2) Has made statements or engaged in behavior which objectively demonstrates that he or she has prejudged the facts of a case; or
(3) Personally believes that he or she cannot fairly judge the facts of a case.
(c) Mere knowledge of the issues, the parties or any witness shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.

N.H. Admin. Code § Rev 205.03

#8658-A, eff 6-13-06

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11185-A, Effective 9/20/2016.