LAC 46:XXV.1027. Recusal

A. Board members, hearing officers, and prosecuting officers have a duty to recuse themselves from proceedings in the following circumstances: 1. the board member, prosecuting office, or hearing officer is a witness in the proceedings; 2. the board member, prosecuting officer, or hearing officer has a familial or professional relationship with the respondent or the complainant such that failure to recuse would cast doubt upon the validity and fairness of the proceedings; or 3. the board member, prosecuting officer, or hearing officer is biased, prejudiced, or interested in the proceeding or its outcome or biased or prejudiced toward or against the parties or the parties' attorneys or any witness to such an extent that they would be unable to conduct fair and impartial proceedings. B. Any party may move to recuse a board member or hearing officer for good cause shown. Motions to recuse shall be considered by the hearing panel, excluding the board member sought to be recused who shall not participate in the hearing of the motion. The motion to recuse shall be heard as soon as practicable after the motion is filed. The motion shall be granted only if a majority of the panel finds recusal appropriate.