§ 83-1222. Hearing; rights of parties; hearing officer; production of evidence.

Any party at a hearing conducted pursuant to section 83-1219 shall have the right to: (1) Be accompanied and advised by counsel and by individuals with special knowledge or training with respect to the needs of persons with developmental disabilities; (2) Present evidence and confront, cross-examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses; (3) Prohibit the introduction of any evidence at the hearing that has not been disclosed to that party at least five days before the hearing; (4) Obtain a written or electronic verbatim record of the hearing; and (5) Obtain written findings of fact and decisions from the director. The hearing officer may also produce evidence on his or her own motion. History: Laws 1991, LB 830, § 22; Laws 2010, LB849, § 33.