HAR §17-602.1-16. Hearing decision

(a) All matters relating to the hearing shall be heard and disposed of within ninety calendar days from the date of request for a hearing except when the hearing is continued or the record is held open as specified in section 17- 602.1-13(f). The time limit shall be extended only for the period of the continuance. (b) Unless the record is held open for additional documentary evidence, after closing the hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare the decision in writing. The decision shall contain a statement concerning the claimant’s right to judicial review, the reasons for the decision, the evidence, and the rules supporting the decision. A copy of the written decision shall be provided the claimant or the authorized representative and the branch. (c) The transcript, recording, or an official record containing the substance of the hearing proceedings, together with all papers filed in the proceeding and the hearing officer’s decision shall constitute the exclusive record and shall be maintained in the hearing office. The record shall be made available to the claimant or the authorized representative during normal business hours through the hearing office. (d) The branch shall comply with the hearing decision immediately upon receipt of the decision. (1) When the hearing decision is favorable to the claimant, the branch shall promptly make