N.H. Admin. Code § Rea 205.05

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Rea 205.05 - Withdrawal of Commissioner
(a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party, a commissioner shall, for good cause withdraw from any hearing.
(b) Good cause shall exist if a commissioner:
(1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of a proceeding, including, but not limited to, a financial or family relationship, within the third degree of relationship, with any party; or
(2) Has made statements or engaged in behavior which objectively demonstrates that he or she has prejudged the facts of a case; or
(3) Personally believes that he or she cannot fairly judge the facts of a case.
(c) Mere knowledge of the issues, the parties or any witness shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.

N.H. Admin. Code § Rea 205.05

#7263, eff 5-6-00, EXPIRED: 5-6-08

New. #9202, INTERIM, eff 7-16-08; ss by #9269-A, eff 9-17-08