Board of Medical Quality Assurance v. Superior Court

Opinion

WOODS (A. M.), P. J.

This original proceeding in mandate presents two novel issues of law for determination.

The first issue is whether an indigent physician seeking judicial review pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.51 of an administrative decision revoking his professional license may obtain a waiver of costs for *695preparation of the administrative hearing transcripts if he qualifies for in forma pauperis status under California Rules of Court, rule 985(b).

The second issue is whether an ex parte order granting a waiver of court fees and costs, listed under California Rules…