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:(A) State statutes and the rules and regulations of state agencies; and(B) Any fact that can be judicially noticed; and(6) Issue written findings of facts and opinions of law.Acts 1984, ch. 972, § 5; 1986, ch. 626, § 7; 1997, ch. 165, §§ 4, 5.
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