OAR 808-009-0070: Suspending Processing

(1) An administrative law judge may suspend or cancel a hearing at any time if the administrative law judge finds that the nature or complexity of the issues is such that a court is a more appropriate forum for adjudication. If a administrative law judge suspends or cancels a hearing under this rule, the administrative law judge shall refer the claim to the agency with a memorandum recommending that processing of the claim be suspended under ORS 671.703 and OAR 808-004-0520 and stating the basis of the recommendation. A copy of this memorandum shall be served on the parties. (2) If a claim is referred to the agency under section (1) of this rule, the agency may: (a) Suspend processing the claim; or (b) Refer the claim back to the administrative law judge with instructions to resume the hearing.