R277-212-4. Preliminary Instructions to Parties to a Hearing

  (1) A hearing shall be scheduled no less than 45 days after receipt of an answer, unless otherwise stipulated by the parties.

  (2) No later than 25 days before the date of a hearing, the Executive Secretary shall provide the parties with the following information:

  (a) date, time, and location of the hearing;

  (b) names and LEA affiliations of each panel member, and the name of the hearing officer; and

  (c) instructions for accessing these rules.

  (3) No later than 20 days before the date of the hearing, the respondent and the complainant shall provide the following to the other party and to the hearing officer:

  (a) a brief, if requested by the hearing officer containing:

  (i) any procedural and evidentiary motions along with the party's position regarding the allegations; and

  (ii) relevant laws, rules, and precedent;

  (b) the name of the person who will represent the party at the hearing;

  (c) a list of witnesses expected to be called, including a summary of the testimony that each witness is expected to present;

  (d) a summary of documentary evidence that the party intends to submit; and

  (e) following receipt of the other party's witness list, a list of anticipated rebuttal witnesses and evidence no later than ten days prior to the hearing.

  (4)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a party may not present a witness or evidence at the hearing if the witness or evidence has not been disclosed to the other party as required in Subsection (3).

  (b) A party may present a witness or evidence at the hearing even if the witness or hearing has not been disclosed to the other party if:

  (i) the parties stipulate to the presentation of the witness or evidence at the hearing; or

  (ii) the hearing officer makes a determination of good cause to allow the witness or evidence.

  (5) If a party fails to comply in good faith with a directive of the hearing officer, including time requirements, the hearing officer may prohibit introduction of the testimony or evidence or take other steps reasonably appropriate under the circumstances.

  (6) A party shall provide materials to the hearing officer, panel members, and UPPAC as directed by the hearing officer.