New Jersey § 52:14b-9

§ 52:14b-9.

(a) In a contested case, all parties shall be afforded an opportunity for hearing

after reasonable notice. (b) The notice shall include in addition to such other information as may be deemed

appropriate: (1) A statement of the time, place, and nature of the hearing; (2) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is

to be held; (3) A reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved; (4) A short and plain statement of the matters asserted. If the agency or other party is unable to state the matters in detail at the time

the notice is served, the initial notice may be limited to a statement of the issues

involved. Thereafter upon application a more definite and detailed statement shall be furnished. (c) Opportunity shall be afforded all parties to respond, appear and present evidence

and argument on all issues involved. Pre-hearing conferences may be conducted, as prescribed by the director. Witnesses may be permitted to testify, and motions may be considered, by means of

a telephone or video conference call, as prescribed by the director and when the judge

finds there is good cause for permitting the witness to testify by telephone or video

conference. (d) Unless precluded by law, informal disposition may be made of any contested case

by stipulation, agreed settlement, or consent order. (e) Oral proceedings or any part thereof shall be transcribed on request of any party

at the expense of such party. (f) Findings of fact shall be based exclusively on the evidence and on matters officially

noticed. (g) Unless otherwise provided by any law, agencies may place on any party the responsibility

of requesting a hearing if the agency notifies him in writing of his right to a hearing

and of his responsibility to request the hearing.