Nebraska Statutes 83-1222. Hearing; rightsof parties; hearing officer; production of evidence
Any party at a hearing conducted pursuant to section 83-1219 shall have the right to:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 83-1222
- Director: shall mean the Director of Developmental Disabilities of the Division of Developmental Disabilities. See Nebraska Statutes 83-1206
- 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.
(1) Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the needs of persons with developmental disabilities;
(2) Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses;
(3) Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearing that has not been disclosed to that party at least five days before the hearing;
(4) Obtain a written or electronic verbatim record of the hearing; and
(5) Obtain written findings of fact and decisions from the director.
The hearing officer may also produce evidence on his or her own motion.