2-4-622. When hearings officer unavailable for decision. (1) If the person who conducted the hearing becomes unavailable to the agency, proposed findings of fact may be prepared by a person who has read the record only if the demeanor of witnesses is considered immaterial by all parties.
(2) The parties may waive compliance with 2-4-621 and this section by written stipulation.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 2, Ex. L. 1971; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 285, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-4212(part); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 42, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 2. Government Structure and Administration
Chapter 4. Administrative Procedure Act
2-4-605. through 2-4-610 reserved
2-4-612. Hearing -- rules of evidence, cross-examination, judicial notice
2-4-613. Ex parte consultations
2-4-614. Record -- transcription
2-4-615. through 2-4-620 reserved
2-4-622. When hearings officer unavailable for decision
2-4-623. Final orders -- notification -- availability