26 N.C. Admin. Code 3.0105

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 11, December 2, 2024

Section 03 .0105 - DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

In conjunction with the powers of administrative law judges prescribed by G.S. 150B-33 and G.S. 150B-34, the administrative law judge shall perform the following duties, consistent with law:

(1) Hear and rule on motions;

(2) Grant or deny continuances;

(3) Issue orders regarding prehearing matters, including directing the appearance of the parties at a prehearing conference;

(4) Examine witnesses when deemed necessary to make a complete record and to aid in the full development of material facts in the case;

(5) Make preliminary, interlocutory, or other orders as deemed appropriate;

(6) Grant dismissal when the case or any part thereof has become moot or for other reasons;

(7) Order the State of North Carolina, when it is the losing party as determined by the presiding Administrative Law Judge, to reimburse the filing fee to the petitioner; and

(8) Apply sanctions in accordance with Rule .0114 of this Section.

26 N.C. Admin. Code 03 .0105

Authority G.S. 7A-751(a); 8C-1, Rule 614; 150B-23.2; 150B-33; 150B-34;
Eff. August 1, 1986;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2001; February 1, 1994; November 1, 1987;
Emergency Amendment Eff. October 1, 2009;
Temporary Amendment Eff. December 1, 2009;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2010;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2012;
Amended Eff. November 1, 2012;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 23, 2016.