83-1222 Hearing; rights of parties; hearing officer; production of evidence. - Nebraska Statutes

83-1222. Hearing; rightsof parties; hearing officer; production of evidence.Anyparty at a hearing conducted pursuant to section 83-1219 shall have the rightto:(1) Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individualswith special knowledge or training with respect to the needs of persons withdevelopmental disabilities;(2) Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compelthe attendance of witnesses;(3) Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearingthat has not been disclosed to that party at least five days before the hearing;(4) Obtain a written or electronic verbatim record of thehearing; and(5) Obtain written findings of fact and decisions from the director.The hearing officer may also produce evidence on his or herown motion. SourceLaws 1991, LB 830, § 22; Laws 2010, LB849, § 33.Operative Date: July 15, 2010