R 418.99 Case resolution by order and opinion; redemptions of liability; attorney briefs; correction of mistakes in order or opinion.

Rule 19. (1) A case that is assigned to a magistrate must be resolved by an order and, when applicable, an opinion. The order, and when applicable, the opinion, must be written within 42 days of the closing of the record, except under extenuating circumstances as determined by the chairperson of the board. (2) Except under extenuating circumstances as determined by the chairperson of the board, all cases assigned to a magistrate that proceed to hearing must be resolved by opinion written within 42 days of closing the record and must be prepared for mailing. (3) All redemption hearings agreements must be either approved or denied by the issuance of a redemption order. (4) A reversionary interest clause contained in a redemption agreement must be clearly labeled and disclosed to the magistrate, who shall make an express finding as to whether the clause is in the best interests of the employee as required by section 836(1)(a) of the act, MCL 418.836. (5) All lump sum applications must be either approved or denied by the issuance of an order. (6) In cases that are resolved by voluntary payment, there must be a written voluntary pay agreement and an order dismissing the application. (7) In cases that are resolved by voluntary withdrawal of an application, there must be a written order of dismissal. (8) Within the appeal period provided, a magistrate may on his or her own initiative correct a mistake in the order or opinion. Parties may stipulate to the corrections pursuant to section 851 of the act, MCL 418.851. Any corrections require a corrected order or opinion, or both, and must specify the corrections made.