Code of Maine Rules
90 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
351 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
Chapter 12 - FORMAL HEARINGS
Section 351-12-13 - Formal Hearings
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. The Board shall schedule a case for a formal hearing as soon as practicable for the duration identified in the Joint Scheduling Memo or otherwise requested. If the parties do not indicate a duration, the case will be set for 60 minutes for receipt of all testimony and evidence. The Administrative Law Judge, at the judge's discretion, may adjust the length of a hearing or strictly enforce the time allotted.
2. An Administrative Law Judge may allow an additional hearing if necessary. When determining whether to schedule an additional hearing, the Administrative Law Judge shall consider whether weekly benefits are being paid. If weekly benefits are not being paid, the Administrative Law Judge may order payment of benefits without prejudice if an additional hearing is ordered.