Indiana § 22-4-17-6.5 - Decisions; findings and conclusions

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§ 22-4-17-6.5. Decisions; findings and conclusions

Sec. 6.5. (a) The decision of an administrative law judge or review board must contain conclusions of law that are supported by specific findings of fact. The decision must be:

(1) in writing;

(2) electronically signed by the administrative law judge or the review board; and

(3) sent to:

(A) the named parties; and

(B) their designated representatives or attorneys.

(b) If a decision of the review board is not unanimous, the decision of the majority is controlling, but the dissenting member may file an opinion.

(c) A decision of the review board that reverses, in whole or in part, the decision of the administrative law judge must contain its own findings and conclusions and may not incorporate by reference or restatement, in whole, the findings of the administrative law judge.

As added by P.L.121-2026, SEC.47.

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

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