1. (1) The record in a contested case must include:

   1. (a) all pleadings, motions, and rulings;
   2. (b) all evidence, either written or oral, received, or considered by the presiding officer;
   3. (c) a statement of matters officially noticed;
   4. (d) questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings on objections;
   5. (e) proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, supporting briefs and exceptions; and
   6. (f) any decision, opinion, or report by the presiding officer which must be in writing.
2. (2) At the request of any party, the record must be transcribed. The cost of transcription is the responsibility of the requesting party.
3. (3) If a party seeks judicial review of a final agency decision, the hearing record (if any) must be transcribed. The cost of transcription is the responsibility of the party appealing the final agency decision.

Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201, MCA

History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 1731, Eff. 7/30/10.