Powers and Duties

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Each commissioner, and each administrative law judge assigned pursuant to this part, has the authority to:

  1. Hear and determine claims against the state falling within the categories enumerated in § 9-8-307;
  2. Issue subpoenas, swear in witnesses at hearings and other commission functions, effect discovery and issue protective orders and the like, and seek enforcement pursuant to § 4-5-311(a) and (b);
  3. Rule on motions and objections;
  4. Regulate the course of proceedings;
  5. Take official notice of:
    1. State statutes and the rules and regulations of state agencies; and
    2. Any fact that can be judicially noticed; and
  6. Issue written findings of facts and opinions of law.


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