Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-2-4-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 795-2-4-.10 - Dismissal Of Administrative Review Or Hearing

(1) If a party fails without good cause to appear at either an administrative review or a formal hearing after proper service of notice, the review team or hearing officer may in its discretion proceed with the review or hearing and make a decision in the absence of the party.

(2) A request for administrative review or hearing may be denied or dismissed for the following reasons:

(a) the individual withdraws the request in writing;

(b) the individual makes a request that is contrary to the regulations of the program;

(c) the individual abandons the request for administrative review or a hearing when, without good cause, the applicant or client fails to appear.

(3) Good cause is defined as:

(a) death in the family;

(b) personal injury or illness which reasonably prohibits an applicant or client from attending the review or hearing; or

(c) sudden and unexpected emergency.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 795-2-4-.10

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2022, eff. 5/15/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Rehabilitation Services

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 21-9-9; 41-22-12.