Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-1 - ADMINISTRATION
Subject 290-1-1 - HEARINGS AND PETITIONS FOR RULE-MAKING
Rule 290-1-1-.11 - Subpoenas and Discovery
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) The Hearing Officer may provide for examination of the hearing record by the parties as follows:
(2) The Hearing Officer may issue subpoenas for witnesses and records at the request of any party or on his or her own motion, provided the request is made sufficiently in advance of the hearing date to permit good service.
(3) The Hearing Officer is authorized to direct any employee of the Department to attend the hearing or prehearing conference, and to receive custody of the Departmental records for presentation at the hearing.
(4) Prior to the issuance of any subpoena or discovery order, the Hearing Officer may require a preliminary showing of relevance of the evidence sought or need for the order, and may also require a showing that alternate means of obtaining the evidence have been exhausted.
Ga. L. 1972, p. 1015 et seq. and p. 1069 et seq. O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2-4, 37-1-22, 37-1-23, 49-4-3, 49-4-13, 50-13-13.