- (a) The formal hearing shall be an evidentiary hearing. However, the hearing officer may, in his/her discretion, permit the submission of oral or written arguments, if requested to do so by a party prior to the close of the formal hearing. The parties shall be advised as to the time and manner in which arguments are to be submitted.
- (b) The hearing officer may require any party to submit memoranda or affidavits pertaining to any or all issues raised in the formal hearing.
Note: Authority cited: Section 11152, Government Code; and Sections 4648.2 and 4780.5 Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4648.1 and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code.
History
1. Renumbering of former Section 50663 to Section 50763 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29).