27-11-11: Costs of expedited adjudicatory proceeding.

A. Each party shall be responsible for its own costs related to the expedited adjudicatory proceeding, including costs associated with preparation for the hearing, discovery, depositions, subpoenas, service of process and witness expenses, travel expenses and investigation expenses and attorney fees.

B. The hearing officer shall allow telephonic testimony of a witness if requested by a party.

C. The department shall reimburse the administrative hearings office for the costs of a contract hearing officer.