Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 350 - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Chapter 350-4 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Rule 350-4-.10 - Ex Parte Communications
Commencing with the appointment of an Administrative Law Judge, no person shall communicate ex parte with such Administrative Law Judge relating to the merits of the proceeding until after the issuance of a final decision unless all parties involved in the proceedings are informed of the communication before or within a reasonable time after such communication occurs and no prejudice to any party results. If the Administrative Law Judge receives a communication prohibited by this Rule, (s)he shall forthwith notify all other parties of the receipt of such communication and disclose the substance of the communication for the parties' consideration in determining whether action is necessary in response.
Ga. L. 1977, p. 384, et seq.; O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-4-142(a), 153.