# The Child Support Commissioners (Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999, Regulation 21: Requests for hearings

Extent: N.I.

(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) a Commissioner may determine any proceedings without a hearing.
(2) Where a request for a hearing is made by any party, a Commissioner shall grant the request unless he is satisfied that the proceedings can properly be determined without a hearing.
(3) Where a Commissioner refuses a request for hearing, he shall send written notice to the person making the request, either before or at the same time as making his determination or decision.
(4) A Commissioner may, without an application and at any stage, direct a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1999/226/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/child-support-commissioners-procedure-regulations-northern-ireland-1999/regulation-21
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