N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 204.05 - Withdrawal of Hearing Officer

(a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party the hearing officer shall withdraw from any adjudicative proceedings for good cause.

(b) Good cause shall exist if the hearing officer:

(1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of the matter, including but not limited to, a financial or family relationship with any party;

(2) Has made statements or engaged in behavior which objectively demonstrates that he or she has prejudged the facts of the case, or;

(3) Personally believes that he or she cannot fairly judge the facts of the case.

(c) Mere knowledge of the issues or acquaintances with any party or witness shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.

Notes

N.H. Admin. Code § Lab 204.05

#5041, eff 1-9-91; ss by #5235, eff 9-27-91, EXPIRED: 9-27-97

New. #6631, INTERIM, eff 11-16-97, EXPIRED: 3-16-98

New. #6806, eff 7-18-98; ss by #8682, INTERIM, eff 7-15-06, EXPIRED: 1-11-07

New. #8922-A, eff 7-1-07