Section 71 IAC 10-2-4 - NoticeAuthority: IC 4-31-3-9
Affected: IC 4-21.5-3-1; IC 4-31-13
Sec. 4.
(a) Except as provided by these rules regarding summary suspensions, the judges shall provide written notice, at least twelve (12) hours before the hearing, to a person who is the subject of a disciplinary hearing. The person may waive his or her right to twelve (12) hours' notice by executing a written waiver.(b) Notice given under this section must include the following: (1) The names and mailing addresses of all parties and other persons to whom notice is being given by the judges.(2) The name, official title, and mailing address of any counsel or employee who has been designated to appear for the commission and a telephone number through which the counsel or employee can be reached.(3) The official file or other reference number, and the name of the proceeding.(4) A statement of the time, place, and nature of the hearing.(5) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which hearing is to be held.(6) A reference to the particular sections of the statutes or rules involved.(7) The name, official title, and mailing address of the judges and a telephone number through which information concerning hearing schedules and procedures may be obtained.(8) A short, plain description of the alleged conduct that has given rise to the disciplinary hearing.(9) If there was a complaint, a copy of the complaint filed with the judges.(10) The possible penalties that may be imposed.(11) A statement that a party who fails to attend or participate in a hearing or other later stage of the proceeding may be held in default or have a proceeding dismissed.(c) If possible, the judges or their designee shall hand deliver the written notice of the disciplinary hearing to the person who is the subject of the hearing. If hand delivery is not possible, the judges shall mail the notice to the person's last known address, as found in the commission's licensing files, by regular mail. If the identity, address, or existence of a person is not ascertainable, service shall be made by a single publication in a newspaper of general circulation under IC 4-21.5-3-1.(d) The judges may take any appropriate action, including, but not limited to, the immediate suspension of the license of a person who fails to appear at a disciplinary hearing after receiving written notice of the hearing.Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 10-2-4; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1198; emergency rule filed Sep 30, 1994, 1:30 p.m.: 18 IR 275; emergency rule filed Jan 27, 1995, 3:30 p.m.: 18 IR 1505; emergency rule filed Jun 15, 1995, 5:00 p.m.: 18 IR 2889, eff Jul 1, 1995; emergency rule filed Mar 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m.: 20 IR 2163; emergency rule filed Feb 20, 2001, 10:08 a.m.: 24 IR 2109; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFAReadopted filed 11/10/2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRAReadopted filed 10/7/2020, 2:27 p.m.: 20201104-IR-071200406RFAReadopted filed 9/18/2024, 12:40 p.m.: 20241016-IR-071230796RFA