§ 1210.19 Bench decisions.
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General.(a) The administrative judge may issue a bench decision at the close of the hearing. A bench decision is effective when issued.
Transcription of bench decision.(b) A transcribed copy of the decision will be prepared by the court reporter under the administrative judge's supervision to memorialize the oral decision. The official issuance of a bench decision is the date the administrative judge announces the decision and not the date the administrative judge signs the transcription.
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