If any person in proceedings before the hearing officer disobeys or resists any lawful order or, if applicable, refuses to take the oath or affirmation as a witness or thereafter refuses to be examined, or is guilty of misconduct during a hearing, the hearing officer may certify the facts to the superior court in and for the county where contempt proceedings are held pursuant to Government Code section 11455.20.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601 and 43105.5(e) and (f), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 43105.5(e) and (f), Health and Safety Code; Sections 11455 and 11525, Government Code; Section 1969, title 13, California Code of Regulations; and Mathews v. Eldridge (1976) 424 U.S. 319.

History

1. New subarticle 6 (sections 60060.26-60060.27) and section filed 9-12-2002; operative 10-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2002, No. 37).