- (1) The assigned Administrative Law Judge may withdraw from a case whenever they consider it appropriate.
- (2) Any party may request that the assigned Administrative Law Judge remove themself from a case on the grounds of personal bias or conflict of interest. If the assigned Administrative Law Judge declines the request, the party may file with the Presiding Administrative Law Judge a motion for removal and supporting affidavit.
- (3) If, in the opinion of the Presiding Administrative Law Judge, the motion for removal is filed with due diligence and the supporting affidavit is sufficient on its face, the Presiding Administrative Law Judge may, in their discretion, hold a hearing, and shall either grant or deny the motion.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 655.726(4)
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 654.025 & 654.078
History
WCB 21-2022, minor correction filed 03/15/2022, effective 03/15/2022
WCB 3-1997, f. 12-12-97, cert. ef. 3-1-98
WCB 7-1987, f. 12-23-87, ef. 1-1-88
WCB 2-1982, f. 6-22-82, ef. 8-2-82
WCB 6-1977, f. 5-5-77, ef. 6-1-77
WCB 10-1974, f. 3-19-74, ef. 4-15-74
WCB 5-1973, f. & ef. 12-20-73