Section 792.10275. Appearance and representation.

(1) Petitioner’s failure to appear or be represented at a scheduled hearing may result in a dismissal of the contested case.

(2) The tribunal may, upon request of a party filed with the tribunal before the hearing scheduled in that contested case, conduct a hearing in the absence of a party. If a hearing is conducted with a party being absent, then the tribunal shall render a decision based on the testimony provided by the opposing party or parties, if any, and all pleadings and written evidence properly submitted by all parties not less than 21 days before the date of the scheduled hearing or as otherwise provided by the tribunal under R 792.10287(1).

History: 2013 AACS; 2015 MR 1, Eff. Jan. 15, 2015.