Section 100.240  Powers of the Administrative Law Judge

The appointed ALJ shall have the power to:

a)         Preside over hearings and other procedures.

b)         Reset hearings upon good cause shown.

c)         Grant or deny requests for discovery.

d)         Issue, or authorize issuance of, subpoenas to compel attendance of a witness at a hearing pursuant to 20 ILCS 3105/9.08b.

e)         Take evidence, hear testimony, and question parties and witnesses.

f)         Administer oaths and affirmations.

g)         Hear and decide motions.

h)         Grant reasonable time extensions.

j)          Take judicial notice pursuant to Section 10-40(c) of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/10-40(c)].

(Source:  Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 765, effective January 1, 2005)