Possessing a belief about a case before it has been heard does not require an ALJ toresign from the case unless the ALJ has a firmly established belief as to what the finaloutcome should be.

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An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is expected to be impartial and not prejudge a case. However, merely possessing a belief or opinion about a case does not necessitate resignation or recusal unless the ALJ has a firmly established belief or bias regarding the final outcome, which would compromise their ability to judge the case fairly.

Possessing a Belief About a Case Before It Has Been