Pennsylvania § 562 - Powers and duties of hearing examiner.
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§ 562. Powers and duties of hearing examiner.
(a) General rule.--The hearing examiner shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Notify the parties of the place and time of the review.
(2) Upon request, issue compulsory process for the attendance of witnesses on behalf of the Commonwealth or the applicant and grant any reasonable continuance of the inquiry date and time as justice may require.
(3) Administer oaths to all persons testifying, which oaths shall in all ways be binding and of like effect as oaths administered in any court of this Commonwealth.
(4) Arrange for and supervise the electronic or stenographic recording of the proceedings and, if necessary, the preparation of the transcript.
(5) Perform, take or order any and all actions which are necessary to comply with Title 2 (relating to administrative law and procedure).
(b) Penalty.--A violation of subsection (a)(2) or (3) is a summary offense of the fourth degree.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 562 ("Powers and duties of hearing examiner.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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