Policy Effective: April 1, 2004

Failure to report as instructed at the time and place of the scheduled hearing is the equivalent of failing to participate, even if the party reports at another time or place. In such circumstances the party must request that the hearing be reopened. The Administrative Law Judge will determine whether to reopen the hearing.

Good cause for failing to participate in a hearing may not include such things as:

failure to read and follow instructions on the notice of hearing;

failure to arrange personal circumstances such as transportation or child care;

failure to arrange for receipt or distribution of mail;

failure to delegate responsibility for participation in the hearing; or

forgetfulness.