California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 3 - Department of Rehabilitation
Chapter 12 - Administrative Review, Mediation, Fair Hearing and Discrimination Complaint Procedures
Article 2 - Fair Hearings
Section 7358 - Final Decision

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 7358

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) The impartial hearing officer shall render a final decision within 30 days of the completion of the hearing and shall send copies to appellant in their preferred mode of communication. The decision shall set forth:

(1) The issues.

(2) The findings of fact.

(3) The reasons for the decision referencing applicable laws, regulations, and policy.

(4) The final decision.

(b) At the same time the appellant receives the impartial hearing officer's decision he/she shall also receive a statement of both of the following:

(1) The right to a review by the Superior Court as specified in Section 19709 of the Welfare and Institutions Code if he/she is dissatisfied with the decision.

(2) The availability of the Client Assistance Program to assist with the review pursuant to subsection (b)(1), if that program determines the case to have merit, and instructions on how to request the program's assistance.

(c) A copy of the decision shall be filed in the appellant's record of services.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 35, Chapter 937, Statutes of 1993. Reference: 34 CFR 361.57; and Sections 19705 and 19709, Welfare and Institutions Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006 and 19016, Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 35, Chapter 937, Statutes of 1993. Reference: 34 CFR 361.57; and Sections 19705 and 19709, Welfare and Institutions Code.

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