45 CFR 2554.36
§ 2554.36 Can a party informally discuss the case with the ALJ?
United States · 45 CFR — Public Welfare · Status: effective
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No. Such discussions are forbidden as “ex parte communications” with the ALJ. No party or person (except employees of the ALJ's office) shall communicate in any way with the ALJ on any matter at issue in a case, unless on notice and opportunity for all parties to participate.
This does not prohibit a person or party from inquiring about the status of a case or asking routine questions concerning administrative functions or procedures.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.