Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 170. Early Learning, Department of |
Chapter 170-03. DEL hearing rules. |
Section 170-03-0530. Contents of the initial order.
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- The ALJ initial order must:(1) Identify the hearing decision as a DEL case;(2) List the name and docket number of the case and the names of all parties and representatives;(3) Find the specific facts determined to exist by the ALJ, based on the hearing record, and relied on by the ALJ in resolving the dispute;(4) Explain why evidence is credible when the facts or conduct of a witness is in question;(5) State the law that applies to the dispute;(6) Apply the law to the facts of the case in the conclusions of law;(7) Discuss the reasons for the decision based on the facts and the law;(8) State the result;(9) Explain how to request changes in the decision and the deadlines for requesting them;(10) State the date the decision becomes final; and(11) Include any other information required by law or DEL program rules.