12/6/18
Conducting the Hearing
THE RECORD – REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THERE IS A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS TO BE “ON THE RECORD,” A RECORD SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN ANY ORAL PROCEEDING (AUDIO RECORDING WILL SUFFICE UNLESS COURT REPORTER REQUIRED BY LAW).
AN ADMINISTRATIVE FILE SHOULD ALSO BE OPENED AND ALL DOCUMENTS INTRODUCED AS WELL AS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN IT.
WITHOUT THESE ITEMS, THE AGENCY IS EXTREMELY VULNERABLE IF THE MATTER IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPEALED
u The Agency’s Jurisdiction is Clearly Established u Oaths are Administered and Recorded u The Adjudicator, Respondent, Witnesses, and Attorneys are Clearly Identified for the Record u Ensure that Responses are Verbal u Establish the Time, Date, and Location of the Hearing u Establish the Reason for the Hearing
Bear in Mind the Importance of the Record and See that…
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