(1) After the response deadline, the record on review is closed unless the review judge finds there is a good reason to keep it open.
(2) A review judge is assigned to review the initial order after the record on review is closed. To find out which judge is assigned, call the board of appeals.
(3) After the record is closed, the assigned review judge:
(a) Reviews the record, including the initial order; and
(b) Enters a final order that affirms, modifies, dismisses or reverses the initial order; or
(c) Returns the case to the office of administrative hearings for further action.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021 and
41.05.160. WSR 17-05-066, § 182-526-0595, filed 2/13/17, effective 3/16/17. Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 53, chapters
74.09,
34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. WSR 13-02-007, § 182-526-0595, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.]