Del. Code tit. 18 § 6605

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 531
Section 6605 - Administration of Fund; adjudication of claims
(a) The Insurance Commissioner shall administer the Fund created under this chapter and shall receive claims against the Fund. The Commissioner shall determine the validity of all such claims and determine whether a death resulting in any such claim was in the line of duty under terms set forth in § 6601 of this title. In making such determinations, the Commissioner may seek the guidance of the Attorney General. The Commissioner shall hold a hearing on every claim, at which hearing the claimant may be represented by counsel. The Commissioner shall, at the hearing, receive evidence, make findings, and render a decision. The Commissioner shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and records and administer oaths and shall keep a written or taped record of all testimony given before him or her. The Commissioner shall state, in writing, his or her findings and the reasons for his or her decision.
(b) The Commissioner may issue regulations governing the submission, processing and adjudication of claims, including regulations governing hearings before him or her.

18 Del. C. § 6605

18 Del. C. 1953, § 6605; 58 Del. Laws, c. 504, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;