American Samoa § 32.0629 - Action on filed claim.

§ 32.0629. Action on filed claim.

(a) At any time after a claim has been filed with him, the Commissioner may transfer such case to any member of the Commission for the purpose of making investigation, taking testimony, conducting physical examinations or taking such other necessary action therein as may be directed, for the primary purpose of creating a record for disposition by the Administrative Law Judge in accordance with A.S.C.A. 32.0635 to 32.0646. (b) The commissioner or his designee shall also investigate, take testimony, conduct physical examinations or take such other necessary action therein as may be directed for the additional purpose of achieving a settlement with the claimant. The commissioner may hold informal hearings for forty-five days after the claim has been filed. If after expiration of 45 days there is no settlement, the commissioner or his designee shall forward the claim to the Administrative Law Judge for a decision to be made in accordance with A.S.C.A., 32.0635. The commissioner shall continue to investigate, take testimony, conduct physical examinations or take such other necessary action therein as may be directed by the Administrative Law Judge in accordance with the purposes set forth in sections (a) and (b) above.