Virginia § 45.2-1026 - Hearings
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-1026 — Hearings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2-1026. Hearings
Every formal hearing shall be conducted in accordance with § 2.2-4020 unless the parties consent to informal proceedings. When a hearings officer presides, such officer shall recommend findings and a decision to the Director, who shall then issue findings and a decision, unless the Director provides for the making of findings and an initial decision by such hearings officer subject to review and reconsideration by the Director on appeal as of right or on the Director's own motion. Such regulations shall also provide for a reasonable time in which such appeals shall be acted upon, which shall be in addition to the period required for the making of the initial decision.
1979, c. 290, § 45.1-250; 1984, c. 590; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-1026
What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-1026 cover?
Section 45.2-1026 ("Hearings") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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