Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024)

§2605.230. Ex Parte Communication

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a) Once appointed or retained, the Hearing Officer shall not communicate directly or indirectly with any party or any person interested in the outcome of the proceeding, with respect to the merits of any case not concluded, except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate. [5 ILCS 100/10-60]

b) The Hearing Officer may impose and enforce sanctions, including those sanctions set forth in Section 2605.160, against a party who violates this Section.

(Source: Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 4056, effective March 19, 2019)

                    
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