SECTION 375:25-3-8. Hearing examiners

(a)   The appointed hearing examiners may have the following powers, in addition to any other powers specified in this chapter or by law:

(1)   To give notice concerning reviews and hearings;

(2)   To administer oaths and affirmations;

(3)   To summon witnesses;

(4)   To examine witnesses and take testimony;

(5)   To issue subpoenas, to take depositions, or cause depositions or interrogatories to be taken;

(6)   To rule upon offers of proof and to receive relevant evidence;

(7)   To hold conferences, before or during a hearing, for the settlement or simplification of issues;

(8)   To rule on motions and to dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;

(9)   To make initial or final decisions as provided herein or by law; and

(10)   To take any other action authorized by this chapter, The Administrative Procedures Act (75 O.S.Section 250 et seq.), or by any other applicable statute or rule.

(b)   If for any reason the hearing examiner cannot continue to hear a case opened before him or her, the Director shall designate another hearing examiner, who will become familiar with the record and perform any function remaining to be performed without the necessity of repeating any previous proceedings.

[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 833, eff 11-16-95 (emergency); Added at 13 Ok Reg 3015, eff 7-11-96]