Okla. Admin. Code § 590:1-3-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 590:1-3-5 - Representation and participation in administrative proceedings

(a)Pro se or legal counsel. Claimant may appear pro se at any stage of the proceeding or may be represented by legal counsel, provided such counsel must be duly licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, and that such counsel has the right to appear and act for and on behalf of the claimant.

(b)Other representation. If the claimant wants to be represented by someone other than himself/herself or an attorney, the Hearing Examiner may require that such person, before being recognized as a representative of the claimant, make a proper showing that he or she has the necessary qualifications to enable the representative to render such services to the claimant. Upon such showing by the representative, the Hearing Examiner shall certify the representative.

(c)Proof of authority to represent. Any person representing a claimant may be required to show written proof, in a form satisfactory to the System, of his or her authority to represent the claimant in the matter.

Okla. Admin. Code § 590:1-3-5

Added at 25 Ok Reg 994, eff 5-11-08