N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 210.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Rko 210.01 - Contents of Orders of Notice

(a) An adjudicative proceeding shall be commenced by an order of notice issued by the ombudsman containing at least the following information:

(1) The title and docket number of the matter;

(2) The names of the parties and their representatives, together with the addresses of representatives;

(3) The name and title of the presiding officer;

(4) A statement of the nature of the hearing;

(5) A short and plain statement of the issues presented;

(6) The date, time, and place of the hearing;

(7) The date, time, and place of a prehearing conference;

(8) The date for the mandatory pre-hearing disclosure of witnesses and exhibits pursuant to Rko 213.04, which date shall be no less than 5 days before the hearing;

(9) A statement of the legal authority under which the hearing is to be held;

(10) A reference to applicable statutes and rules;

(11) A statement of how the rules and statutes which shall apply to the hearing may be obtained;

(12) A statement that:

a. Each party has the right to representation by an attorney at the party's own expense; and

b. If not already accomplished, each party shall file an appearance pursuant to Part Rko 207;

(13) Information regarding:

a. Requests for alteration of times and dates;

b. Burden of proof;

c. Requests for modification of issues or alternative processes;

d. Informal resolution;

e. Filings and ex parte communications;

f. The public or nonpublic nature of the hearing; and

g. Conduct at the hearing;

(14) The date of issuance of the order of notice; and

(15) The signature of the ombudsman.

N.H. Admin. Code § Rko 210.01

Derived from Number 19, Filed May 9, 2024, Proposed by #13921, Effective 5/20/2024.