HAR §17-602.1-39. 602

1-32 (c) The branch representative shall have authority to act for the branch in making decisions during the hearing which may have an effect upon the hearing final order. [Eff 3/19/93; comp 9/18/06 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.15(o)) §17-602.1-40 Conduct of the hearing and the household’s rights. (a) The household or its representative shall be given adequate opportunity to examine all documents and records to be used at the hearing at a reasonable time before the date of the hearing as well as during the hearing. (b) The contents of the case file, including the application form and documents of verification used by the branch to establish the household’s ineligibility or eligibility and allotment, shall be made available, provided that confidential information is not disclosed. (c) If requested by the household or its representative, the branch shall provide free copies of the relevant portions of the case file. Confidential information and other documents or records which the household shall not have an opportunity to contest or challenge shall not be presented at the hearing and shall not affect the hearing officer’s decision. [Eff 3/19/93; comp 9/18/06 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.15(p))