[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 13, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 1999]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 13CFR134.220]

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                               ASSISTANCE
 
                CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
 
PART 134--RULES OF PROCEDURE GOVERNING CASES BEFORE THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart B--Rules of Practice for Most Cases
 
Sec. 134.220  Prohibition against ex parte communications.

    No person shall consult or communicate with a Judge concerning any 
fact, question of law, or SBA policy relevant to the merits of a case 
before that Judge except on prior notice to all parties, and with the 
opportunity for all parties to participate. In the event of such 
prohibited consultation or communication, the Judge will disclose the 
occurrence in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 557(d)(1), and may impose such 
sanctions as he or she deems appropriate.