46-914. Same; consideration of claims; hearing; notice; rules or procedure; state officers and employees to provide information and assistance.
46-914
46-914. Same; consideration of claims; hearing; notice; rules or procedure;state officers and employees to provide information and assistance.(a) Each claim shall be considered by the joint committee as soon as practicableafter it is filed. If the joint committee deems a hearing to be necessaryor advisable on any claim or if the claimant requeststhe same, it shall provide for the holding of a hearing and shall give theclaimant and the state agency involved, if any, at least fifteen days noticeby certified mail of the time and place thereof.
(b) The joint committee shall not be bound by the strict rules of evidence,except when specifically required by its rules but shall admit all testimonyhaving reasonable probative value, and shall conduct all hearings in a fairand impartial manner, giving full opportunity for presentation of evidence and argument.
(c) All officers and employees of the state shall provide such informationand assistance as may be deemed necessary by the joint committee in theinvestigation and determination of claims filed under the provisions of this act.
History: L. 1978, ch. 203, § 4; May 11.