ALJ Issuance Definitions

ALJ Initial Decision

Findings of Fact

Certification of Settlement

Certification of Record

Certification of Question and Memorandum to the Commission

Report to the Commission

Procedural Order/Procedural Report

Protective Orders

Discovery Orders

Orders Permitting Interlocutory Appeals

Order on Transcript Corrections

ALJ Notices

 

ALJ Initial Decision

This is a decision or ruling by an ALJ to resolve some or all disputed issues in a litigated proceeding. The ALJ initial decision is subject to review by the Commission, upon appeal by any party.

Findings of Fact

This is a document prepared by ALJ as and when directed by the Commission to state the facts/findings of the case.

Certification of Settlement

This is a settlement before the ALJ that must be certified to the Commission and any record or pleadings that relate to the offer of settlement (Rule 602).

Certification of Record

This is a document issued by an ALJ to certify to the Commission that the record of a proceeding accompanying the initial decision, or report is complete and accurate, listing the transcript of the record and the status of exhibits and other evidence identified in the proceeding.

Certification of Question and Memorandum to the Commission

This is a certification to the Commission for consideration and disposition of any question arising in the proceeding, including any question of law, policy or procedure.  The Presiding Judge must prepare a memorandum which sets forth the relevant issues, discusses all the views of the participants, and recommends a disposition of the issues (Rule 714).

Report to the Commission

This is a report pursuant to Commission directive.  Among the different types of reports to the Commission are Report and Recommendations and Findings of Fact, Report on Status of Proceedings. Report Pursuant to Regulatory Fairness Act, Report on Status of Settlement Negotiations. And Other Reports directed by the Commission.

Procedural Order/Procedural Report

This report is issued by an ALJ to advise or notify parties to a proceeding of actions related to the scope and schedule or the proceeding.  Such orders can grant motions to intervene, set future procedural dates, modify procedural schedule etc.  A procedural report (Form 101) is prepared at the conclusion of a hearing or conference and serves the same purpose as a procedural order.

Protective Orders

This is an order issued for the purpose of preserving the privilege of a participant, person, or governmental agency (Rule 410(c)).

Discovery Orders

This is an order issued pursuant to Rule 403(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure stating any and all decisions made and agreements reached during a discovery conference.

Orders Permitting Interlocutory Appeals

This is a document when the Presiding Judge permits an interlocutory appeal. The ALJ must transmit to the Commission a memorandum setting forth relevant issues and an explanation of the rulings on the issues (Rule 715).

Order on Transcript Corrections

This is a ALJ order approving or disapproving transcript corrections.

ALJ Notices

These are notices issued by the ALJ with respect to actions related to a proceeding.

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