# COMAR Title 28 — Office of Administrative Hearings

## Subtitle 05 — Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined

### Chapter 01 — Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined

#### Regulation .08 Final Decisions.

*COMAR 28.05.01.08*

A. If an ALJ finds that the claimant or petitioner has proven the elements required under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(d), Annotated Code of Maryland, the ALJ shall issue a decision finding the individual eligible for compensation and benefits.

B. The ALJ shall include in the decision:

  (1) The monetary award;

  (2) Reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses;

  (3) Benefits to be awarded; and

  (4) If the ALJ determines that it is in the interests of the claimant or petitioner, a recommendation for an expedited payment schedule.

C. The Office shall deliver the decision to:

  (1) Each party or party representative;

  (2) The Board of Public Works; and

  (3) Any State agency or State service providers ordered to provide benefits.

D. The ALJ’s decision is the final agency decision for the purpose of judicial review.