Sec. 86.
(1) An agency shall prepare an official record of a hearing which shall include:
(a) Notices, pleadings, motions and intermediate rulings.
(b) Questions and offers of proof, objections and rulings thereon.
(c) Evidence presented.
(d) Matters officially noticed, except matters so obvious that a statement of them would serve no useful purpose.
(e) Proposed findings and exceptions.
(f) Any decision, opinion, order or report by the officer presiding at the hearing and by the agency.
(2) Oral proceedings at which evidence is presented shall be recorded, but need not be transcribed unless requested by a party who shall pay for the transcription of the portion requested except as otherwise provided by law.
History: 1969, Act 306, Eff. July 1, 1970 Popular Name: Act 306Popular Name: APA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 24 - Printing and State Documents
Act 306 of 1969 - Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 (24.201 - 24.328)
306-1969-4 - Chapter 4 Procedures in Contested Cases (24.271...24.288)
Section 24.272 - Defaults, Written Answers, Evidence, Argument, Cross-Examination.
Section 24.273 - Subpoenas; Issuance; Revocation.
Section 24.274 - Oaths; Depositions; Disclosure of Agency Records.
Section 24.275 - Evidence; Admissibility, Objections, Submission in Written Form.
Section 24.276 - Evidence to Be Entered on Record; Documentary Evidence.
Section 24.277 - Official Notice of Facts; Evaluation of Evidence.
Section 24.278 - Stipulations; Disposition of Cases, Methods.
Section 24.279 - Presiding Officers; Designation; Disqualification, Inability.
Section 24.280 - Presiding Officer; Powers and Duties; “Nonmeeting Day” Defined.
Section 24.281 - Proposals for Decision; Contents.
Section 24.282 - Communications by Agency Staff; Limitations; Exceptions.
Section 24.285 - Final Decision and Order.
Section 24.286 - Official Records of Hearings.
Section 24.288 - Contested Case for Permit Under MCL 324.1301.