SECTION 318:20-1-14. Record of hearing

(a)   Contents of record. The record in every individual proceeding shall include the following:

(1)   all pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings,

(2)   evidence received and considered,

(3)   a statement of matters officially noticed,

(4)   questions and offers of proof, objections and rulings thereon,

(5)   proposed findings and exceptions,

(6)   any decision, opinion, or report by the person(s) presiding at the hearing, and

(7)   all staff memoranda or data submitted to the Board or hearing officer in connection with their consideration of the case.

(b)   Recording

(1)   A record of the hearing, by means of tape recording, will be made of all hearings conducted by the Board or hearing officer unless the presiding officer designates otherwise.

(2)   The record of the hearing and the file containing the pleadings will be maintained in aplace designated by the Program Director. The tape recordings of the proceedings shall be maintained for a period of at least one (1) year.

(c)   Transcript. A transcript of the proceeding shall not be transcribed except upon written application by any party to the action. The party requesting transcription will bear the cost and will pay a fee according to the actual cost of transcription. An initial deposit established by the Program Director must be paid by the requesting party.

(d)   Final order. All final orders in individual proceedings shall be in writing. The final order shall include Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, separately stated. A copy of the final order will be mailed to each party and to their attorney of record.

[Source: Added at 21 Ok Reg 781, eff 4-26-04]