Cal. Civ. Code § DWD 220.19
Disqualification of the administrative law judge.
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DWD 220.19 Disqualification of the administrative law judge. Upon the administrative law judge’s own motion, or upon a timely and sufficient affidavit filed by any party, the administrative law judge shall determine whether to disqualify himself or herself because of personal bias or other reason. The administrative law judge’s determination shall be made a part of the record and decision in the case.
Wisconsin Administrative Code § DWD 220.19 establishes a process for removing an administrative law judge (ALJ) from a case when impartiality may be in question. Either the ALJ may initiate this review independently, or any party to the proceeding may trigger it by submitting a timely and sufficient affidavit. Whatever the ALJ decides—whether to step aside or to continue presiding—that determination must be documented as part of the official case record.
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Under § DWD 220.19, landlords participating in Wisconsin DWD administrative proceedings should be aware that they have the right to challenge an ALJ's impartiality by filing a timely and sufficient affidavit if they have a good-faith basis to believe personal bias or another disqualifying factor exists. Operators who appear in such proceedings generally document any known conflicts or bias concerns early in the process, since timeliness is a requirement of the provision. The ALJ's ruling on any such challenge becomes part of the permanent case record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § DWD 220.19 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code gives tenants who are parties to a DWD administrative proceeding the right to raise concerns about an ALJ's impartiality through a formal affidavit. If a tenant believes the presiding ALJ has a personal bias or another disqualifying interest, this provision provides a mechanism to request that the ALJ evaluate whether to recuse themselves. Tenants navigating this process may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what makes an affidavit 'timely and sufficient' under this rule.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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