§ 13.37. Hearing officer: Assignment and powers.
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/us/cfr/t14/s§ 13.37·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
As soon as practicable after the filing of the complaint, the Director of the Office of Adjudication will assign a hearing officer to preside over the matter. The hearing officer may—
(a)Give notice concerning, and hold, prehearing conferences and hearings;
(b)Administer oaths and affirmations;
(c)Examine witnesses;
(d)Adopt procedures for the submission of evidence in written form;
(e)Issue subpoenas;
(f)Rule on offers of proof;
(g)Receive evidence;
(h)Regulate the course of proceedings, including but not limited to discovery, motions practice, imposition of sanctions, and the hearing;
(i)Hold conferences, before and during the hearing, to settle and simplify issues by consent of the parties;
(j)Dispose of procedural requests and similar matters;
(k)Issue protective orders governing the exchange and safekeeping of information otherwise protected by law, except that national security information may not be disclosed under such an order;
(l)Issue orders and decisions, and make findings of fact, as appropriate; and
(m)Take any other action authorized by this subpart.