Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 338.140 – Combined or Separate Hearings | Midpage
§ 338.140
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 338.140
Combined or Separate Hearings
AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Section 5 of the Children and Family Services Act [20 ILCS 505/5].DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
a) When a common issue is raised, the Department may respond to requests for hearings from more than one appellant by conducting a single group hearing. The Department may also combine all issues raised by a single appellant in all pending appeals arising under this or any other Department rule in a single hearing. In all group hearings, the appeal system in this Part shall apply. Individuals shall be permitted to present their own cases separately.
b) The Department, if required for the fair, efficient administration of the hearing or to prevent possible prejudice to the appellant, may sever any party or any issue from the combined hearing. The severed party or issue shall be heard separately.