Section 182-526-0255. Notice of hearing.

(1)(a) A notice of hearing is a written notice that must include the:

(i) Names of all parties who receive the notice and, if known, the names and addresses of their representatives;

(ii) Name, mailing address, and telephone number of the administrative law judge (ALJ), if known;

(iii) Date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

(iv) Legal authority and jurisdiction for the hearing;

(v) Date of the hearing request; and

(vi) Statement that failure to attend and participate in a prehearing conference or a hearing, may result in the loss of the right to a hearing. Then the ALJ may send:

(A) An order of default; and/or

(B) An order dismissing the hearing.

(b) If the party who requested a hearing needs a qualified interpreter because they or any of their witnesses are persons with limited-English-proficiency, OAH will provide an interpreter at no cost to that party.

(c) If the hearing is to be held by telephone or in person, and how to request a change in the way it is held.

(2) In addition to the information provided in subsection (1) of this section, OAH informs the party who requested the hearing:

(a) How to indicate any special needs for the party or their witnesses, including the need for an interpreter in a primary language or for sensory impairments.

(b) How to contact OAH if a party has a safety concern.

[Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 53, chapters 74.09, 34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. WSR 13-02-007, § 182-526-0255, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.]

2011 1st sp.s. c 15 § 53, chapters 74.09, 34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. WSR 13-02-007, § 182-526-0255, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.