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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 16000 16700 Administrative Disqualification Hearings 16782 The Household Rights during the Hearing

16782 The Household Rights during the Hearing SNAP Manual 12/01/00 The household will be allowed to examine the administrative disqualification hearing file prior to the date of the hearing and during the hearing (see SNAP 16761). The household has other rights as listed below: • The right to subpoena witnesses to appear on his or her behalf at the hearing • The right to present his or her case or to have it presented by a legal counsel or other person • The right to advance arguments without undue interference • The right to question or refute any testimony or evidence, including an opportunity to confront and cross examine adverse witnesses • The right to submit evidence to establish all pertinent facts and circumstances in the case The hearing officer will advise the individual or representative that he or she may refuse to answer questions during the hearing. 16782.1 Representatives for the Household SNAP Manual 12/01/00 An individual may designate in a signed statement the name of a representative to act in his behalf by reviewing the hearing file. If the representative is to act on the individual’s behalf during the administrative disqualification hearing, this must be so specified on the signed statement. The statement designating the individual must appear in the hearing file. The designated representative will receive a copy of all correspondence regarding the hearing proceedings.

16783 The Hearing Officer’s Role SNAP Manual 12/01/00 The hearing officer has the following duties: • To insure that all relevant issues are considered • To request, receive, and make part of the record all evidence determined necessary to decide the issues being raised • To regulate the conduct and course of the hearing consistent with due process to insure an orderly hearing