If a party or attorney who, after having been duly cited and served with process, fails to appear or remain for the duration of a hearing officer conference, or is ejected from the conference for disorderly or disruptive behavior, the hearing officer may impose or recommend a finding of contempt and appropriate sanctions in accordance with La. R.S. 46:236.5(C)(3)(f) and La. R.S. 46:236.5(C)(4)(g), or any other remedy provided by law.
La. Dist. Ct. 35.3