Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-6-.10 - Consolidation and Severance

(1) In proceedings involving common issues of law or fact, whenever it appears to the Hearing Officer that a joint hearing would serve to expedite or simplify consideration of those issues and that no party would be prejudiced thereby, the Hearing Officer may, upon motion of any party or the Hearing Officer, consolidate such proceedings for hearing on any or all of the common issues in such proceedings.

(2) Whenever the Hearing Officer determines that it would be more conducive to an expeditious, full and fair hearing for any party or issue to be heard in separate proceedings, the Hearing Officer may, upon motion of any party or the Hearing Officer, sever the party or issue for such separate hearing.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 590-4-6-.10

O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-5-10, 10-5-16, 10-5-70, 10-5-71, 10-5-73, 10-5-74.

Original Rule entitled "Consolidation and Severance" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 2004; eff. Jan. 10, 2005. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Nov. 18, 2011; eff. Dec. 8, 2011.