Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

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1. 01Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.
2. 02Prepare written opinions and decisions.
3. 03Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues, such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, or enforcement of health and safety regulations.
4. 04Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
5. 05Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
6. 06Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
7. 07Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
8. 08Schedule hearings.
9. 09Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
10. 10Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
11. 11Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
12. 12Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.

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