LAC 46:XXV.1043. Decision on Adjudicative Hearing

A. When a matter has been submitted, the hearing panel shall deliberate and reach its findings of fact and conclusions of law as soon as practicable. The hearing panel shall render its decision in writing within 60 calendar days after the matter’s submission. B. The hearing panel's findings of fact and conclusions of law, including any sanction if applicable, shall be issued by the hearing officer on behalf of and in the name of the board. In any decision in which the hearing panel's decision was not unanimous, those hearing panel members deciding with the majority shall be noted in the decision. Any panel member disagreeing with any portion of the decision shall note their dissent on the decision and may supply written reasons for the dissent. C. A copy of the decision and any written reasons shall be served promptly upon respondent or their counsel of record and on the prosecuting officer in the same manner of service prescribed for the service of complaints. The decision shall include deadlines for filing a petition for rehearing and petition for administrative appeal. D. A decision becomes a final adjudication when delays for rehearing and administrative appeal have run without further action or when a decision has been administratively appealed and resolved by an en banc panel.