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45 CFR 1149.53

§ 1149.53 Are ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ permitted?

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45 CFR 1149.53, § 1149.53 Are ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ permitted?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/220180
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Ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ are not permitted unless the other party consents to such a communication taking place. This does not prohibit a party from inquiring about the status of a case or asking routine questions concerning administrative functions or procedures.

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.