Each commissioner, and each administrative law judge assigned pursuant to this part, has the authority to:

(1) Hear and determine claims against the state falling within the categories enumerated in § 9-8-307;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 9-8-305

  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) Issue subpoenas, swear in witnesses at hearings and other commission functions, effect discovery and issue protective orders and the like, and seek enforcement pursuant to § 4-5-311(a) and (b);
(3) Rule on motions and objections;
(4) Regulate the course of proceedings;
(5) Take official notice of:

(A) State statutes and the rules and regulations of state agencies; and
(B) Any fact that can be judicially noticed; and
(6) Issue written findings of facts and opinions of law.
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