1. (a) Any party or participant in a proceeding before OAH may request security for the proceeding. The request for security shall be made to the Presiding Judge as soon as the need for security is known.
2. (b) The Presiding Judge or the ALJ presiding over the proceeding may determine on his or her own initiative that security is required.
3. (c) To assure that appropriate safety measures are arranged, the person requesting security shall inform the Presiding Judge of the nature of the safety risk.
4. (d) If the request for security is made without sufficient time for OAH to obtain appropriate security, the Presiding Judge has discretion to continue the proceeding.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11370.5(b), Government Code. Reference: Zaheri v New Motor Vehicle Board (1997) 55 Cal.App.4th 1305, 64 Cal.Rptr.2d 705.

History

1. New section filed 10-13-2004; operative 12-1-2004 (Register 2004, No. 42).