1. (a) Hearing by Administrative Law Judge. Administrative proceedings filed pursuant to Subchapter 5 of this Chapter shall be heard by an Administrative Law Judge.
2. (b) Appointment. Administrative Law Judges shall be appointed by the Commission and shall be:
3. (1) A licensed attorney in the State of Oklahoma and maintain said licensure throughout the appointment; and
4. (2) StartFragment Bound by the Code of Judicial Conduct set forth in 5 O.S. § Appendix 4.
5. (c) Authority. The authority of an Administrative Law Judge derives only from the Administrative rules as promulgated by the Commission, unless otherwise specified by statute. Administrative Law Judges have the authority under these Rules to:
6. (1) Conduct hearings;
7. (2) Examine witnesses;
8. (3) Issue subpoenas pursuant to OAC 710: 1-5-33(1)(a);
9. (4) Rule upon motions;
10. (5) Rule upon admissibility of evidence;
11. (6) Continue or recess any hearing;
12. (7) Control the record;
13. (8) Make findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Commission; and
14. (9) Any other authority specifically delegated by the Commission.
15. (d) Recusal. If an Administrative Law Judge cannot continue on a case for any reason, including conflicts of interests, another Administrative Law Judge shall be designated. The newly designated Administrative Law Judge shall:
16. (1) Become familiar with the record;
17. (2) Continue with the matter where the prior Administrative Law Judge ceased presiding over the case; and
18. (3) Perform all necessary actions to proceed efficiently in issuing findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Commission.

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-15-25