California § 5700 - The hearing on the application may be adjourned from time to time and from place

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§ 5700. The hearing on the application may be adjourned from time to time and from place

The hearing on the application may be adjourned from time to time and from place to place in the discretion of the appeals board or the workers’ compensation judge holding the hearing. Any hearing adjourned by the workers’ compensation judge shall be continued to be heard by and shall be concluded and the decision made by the workers’ compensation judge who previously heard it. Either party may be present at any hearing, in person, by attorney, or by any other agent, and may present testimony pertinent under the pleadings.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5700 cover?

Section 5700 ("The hearing on the application may be adjourned from time to time and from place") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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