New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Chapter 31 - ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Subchapter 3 - DISCIPLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES
Section 1:31-3.9 - Formal hearing

Unless the judge's answer to the complaint renders further formal proceedings unnecessary, a due process hearing shall be conducted by a designee of the Director. The evidentiary hearing in this matter shall begin within 30 days from the filing of the answer with the OAL. At the hearing, the OAL will be represented by the secretary to the Committee or the Director may request representation from the Office of the Attorney General. The decision of the designated hearer shall be a recommendation to the Director. The Director shall make the final decision in the matter within 10 days unless notice is provided to the judge that the time for review needs to be extended.