Section 182-526-0340 - Hearing location(1) The office of administrative hearings (OAH) may schedule a hearing to be conducted in-person, by telephone, or by video.(2) A telephonic or video hearing is where the appellant appears by telephone, video, or other electronic means.(3) An in-person hearing is where the appellant appears face-to-face with the ALJ. The other parties may choose to appear either in person, by telephone, or by video.(4) Whether a hearing is held in-person, by video, or telephonically, each party has the right to see all documents, hear all testimony, and question all witnesses.(5) If a hearing is originally scheduled as an in-person hearing, the appellant may ask that the ALJ change it to a telephonic or video hearing. Once a telephonic or video hearing begins, the ALJ may stop, reschedule, and change the hearing to an in-person hearing if any party makes such a request.Wash. Admin. Code § 182-526-0340
Amended by WSR 17-05-066, Filed 2/13/2017, effective 3/16/2017Amended by WSR 21-18-063, Filed 8/26/2021, effective 9/26/2021Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15§ 53, chapters 74.09, 34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. 13-02-007, §182-526-0340, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.