§ 27. Jurisdiction--Duties and powers of administrative judges
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 85A. Workers’ CompensationEffective: May 28, 2019
Effective: May 28, 2019
85A Okl.St.Ann. § 27
§ 27. Jurisdiction--Duties and powers of administrative judges
A. The Workers' Compensation Commission shall be vested with jurisdiction over all claims filed pursuant to the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act. All claims so filed shall be heard by the administrative law judge sitting without a jury. The Commission shall have full power and authority to determine all questions in relation to claims for compensation under the provisions of the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act. The Commission, upon application of either party, shall order a hearing. Upon a hearing, either party may present evidence and be represented by counsel. Except as provided in this act, the decision of the administrative law judge shall be final as to all questions of fact and law. The decision of the administrative law judge shall be issued within thirty (30) days following the submission of the case by the parties. The power and jurisdiction of the Commission over each case shall be continuing and it may, from time to time, make such modifications or changes with respect to former findings or orders relating thereto if, in its opinion, it may be justified.
Credits
Laws 2013, c. 208, § 27, eff. Feb. 1, 2014; Laws 2019, c. 476, § 12, emerg. eff. May 28, 2019.
85A Okl. St. Ann. § 27, OK ST T. 85A § 27
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 90 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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