83-1222. Hearing; rights of parties; hearing officer; production of evidence.

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Any party at a hearing conducted pursuant to section 83-1219 shall have the right to:

(1)Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the needs of persons with developmental disabilities;

(2)Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses;

(3)Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearing that has not been disclosed to that party at least five days before the hearing;

(4)Obtain a written or electronic verbatim record of the hearing; and

(5)Obtain written findings of fact and decisions from the director.

The hearing officer may also produce evidence on his or her own motion.