(1) Where the hearing has been conducted by a single Commissioner or DOAH administrative law judge, the meeting of the full Commission to consider the recommended public report shall not be an evidentiary “”hearing.”” No new evidence shall be taken.

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 34-17.018

  • 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.
    (2) As the referring agency is not a party, the referring agency or its representative is not entitled to address the Commission either orally or in writing in response to the recommended order.
    (3) In order to assist the Commission in evaluating any exceptions that may have been filed, Commission staff may provide a draft final order analyzing the exceptions. If one is drafted, copies shall be provided to the respondent and the Advocate prior to the final hearing.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 112.322(9). Law Implemented Art. II, Section 8, Fla. Const., 112.322, 112.324 FS. History—New 11-24-13.