---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 681.30"
title: "45"
number: "681.30"
heading: "Are ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ permitted?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/681.30"
---

# §681.30. Are ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ permitted?


Ex parte communications between a party and the ALJ are not permitted unless the other party consents to such a communication taking place. This does not prohibit a party from inquiring about the status of a case or asking routine questions concerning administrative functions or procedures.


## Notes

### Source

Source: 74 FR 26794, June 4, 2009, unless otherwise noted.