R986-100-127. Notice of Hearing

  (1) All interested will be notified by mail at least 10 days prior to the hearing.

  (2) Advance written notice of the hearing can be waived if the party and Department agree.

  (3) The notice shall contain:

  (a) the time, date, and place, or conditions of the hearing. If the hearing is to be by telephone, the notice will provide the number for the party to call and a notice that the party can call the number collect;

  (b) the legal issues or reason for the hearing;

  (c) the consequences of not appearing;

  (d) the procedures and limitations for requesting rescheduling; and

  (e) notification that the party can examine the case file prior to the hearing.

  (4) If a party has designated a person or professional organization as the party's agent, notice of the hearing will be sent to that agent. It will be considered that the party has been given notice when notice is sent to the agent.

  (5) When a new issue arises during the hearing or under other unusual circumstances, advance written notice may be waived, if the Department and all parties agree, after a full verbal explanation of the issues and potential results.

  (6) Each party must notify any representatives, including counsel and witnesses, of the time and place of the hearing and make necessary arrangements for their participation.

  (7) The notice of hearing will be translated, either in writing or verbally, for certain clients participating in the RRP program in accordance with RRP regulations.