TCA § 9-8-305 — Powers and duties

Each commissioner, and each administrative law judge assigned pursuant to this part, has the authority to: Hear and determine claims against the state falling within the categories enumerated in § 9-8-307; Issue subpoenas, swear in witnesses at hearings and other commission functions, effect discovery and issue protective orders and the like, and seek enforcement pursuant to § 4-5-311(a) and (b); Rule on motions and objections; Regulate the course of proceedings; Take official notice of: State statutes and the rules and regulations of state agencies; and Any fact that can be judicially noticed; and Issue written findings of facts and opinions of law.