Following a hearing request, there is no direct or indirect contact regarding the merits of the case between the AHO and a person with a direct or indirect interest in the case, unless there is notice to all parties and an opportunity to participate in the communication, except the AHO may:
(1) be contacted on matters of an informational or procedural nature; or(2) contact Child Care Services in order to obtain information regarding: (A) timeliness of the hearing request; or(B) if an appealable issue exists.Okla. Admin. Code § 340:2-5-116
Added at 19 Ok Reg 2199, eff 6-27-02Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/15/2016