Section 8. Within three business days of the hearing officer's decision, any party may seek reconsideration of that decision to a justice of the division in which the decision was rendered. In such cases, it shall be the burden of the party seeking reconsideration to show cause that the order of the hearing officer should not stand. The reconsideration hearing may consist of the presentation of evidence and argument to the justice, who may alter the decision of the hearing officer only on written findings. Approval of the hearing officer's decision under section seven shall not limit the right to reconsideration under this section.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part III - Courts, Judicial Officers and Proceedings in Civil Cases
Title I - Courts and Judicial Officers
Chapter 221b - Child Support Hearing Officers
Section 2 - Certification of Officers; Performance Review; Recertification and Removal
Section 3 - Committee on Child Support Hearing Officers; Membership; Terms; Chairman
Section 4 - Child Support Cases; Procedures; Power of Hearing Officers
Section 6 - Powers of Hearing Officers
Section 7 - Power of Hearing Officers to Make Orders
Section 7a - Review and Approval of Orders or Judgments
Section 8 - Reconsideration Hearing