10 CFR 824.10 v2 – Hearing Officer
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The Hearing Officer:
Terms Used In 10 CFR 824.10 v2
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(a) Is responsible for the administrative preparations for the hearing;
(b) Convenes the hearing as soon as is reasonable;
(c) Administers oaths and affirmations;
(d) Issues subpoenas, at the request of either party or on the Hearing Officer’s motion;
(e) Rules on offers of proof and receives relevant evidence;
(f) Takes depositions or has depositions taken when the ends of justice would be served;
(g) Conducts the hearing in a manner which is fair and impartial;
(h) Holds conferences for the settlement or simplification of the issues by consent of the parties;
(i) Disposes of procedural requests or similar matters;
(j) Requires production of documents; and
(k) Makes an initial decision under § 824.13.