(1) Following the close of the hearing(s), the special magistrate shall review and consider all of the relevant evidence which has been presented during the hearing(s) and any oral or written argument provided by the parties, and he shall prepare a recommended decision. In reaching a decision, the special magistrate shall consider only that evidence presented at the hearing(s) in light of those factors set forth in Florida Statutes § 447.405 The special mmagistrate’s recommended decision shall include findings of fact and recommendations for settlement of each issue in dispute.
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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 60CC-3.007

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
    (2) Within fifteen (15) calendar days after the close of the hearing(s), the special magistrate shall transmit his recommended decision to the Commission and to representatives of both parties, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Specific Authority 447.207(1) FS. Law Implemented 447.403(3) FS. History-New 5-6-79, Amended 1-25-82, Formerly 38D-19.08, 38D-19.008.

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