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Chapter 4.5. Division of Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 2. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board--Rules and Practice Procedure
Article 6. Venue

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§10482. Venue When Applicant is Employee of Division of Workers' Compensation.

When a Division of Workers' Compensation employee files an Application for Adjudication of Claim or other case opening document regardless of the venue designated by the employee, venue shall be determined as follows:
(a) The parties may agree on a venue, subject to the approval of the presiding workers' compensation judge of the agreed-upon venue.
(b) If the parties are unable to agree on a suitable venue, or for any other good cause shown, the presiding workers' compensation judge of the district office designated on the application or other case opening document shall consult with the Secretary or other deputy commissioner of the Appeals Board to determine the appropriate venue, with the secretary or other deputy commissioner issuing the appropriate venue order.
(c) The secretary or other deputy commissioner of the Appeals Board shall assign the case to a workers' compensation judge unfamiliar with the employee. When appropriate, a workers' compensation judge from a region other than the employee's region shall be assigned.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 133, 5307, 5309 and 5708, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 5500 and 5501.5, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 12-17-2019; operative 1-1-2020. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11351 (Register 2019, No. 51).


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