Section R6-13-152. Parties’ Rights

The claimant and the Department have the following rights:

1.        The right to request a postponement of the hearing as pro- vided in R6-13-148;

2.        The right to copy before or during the hearing any docu- ments in the Department’s file on the appellant and docu- ments the Department might use at the hearing, except

documents shielded by the attorney-client or work-prod- uct privilege or as otherwise protected by federal or state confidentiality laws;

3.        The right to request a change of hearing officer as pro- vided in A.R.S. § 41-1992(B) and R6-13-150;

4.        The right to request subpoenas for witnesses and evi- dence as provided in R6-13-151;

5.        The right to present the case in person or through an authorized representative, subject to any limitations on the unauthorized practice of law in the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona, Rule 31;

6.        The right to present evidence and to cross-examine wit- nesses; and

7.        The right to further appeal, as provided in R6-13-158 and R6-13-160 if dissatisfied with a decision reached by the Office of Appeals.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R.

1175, effective June 30, 2012 (Supp. 12-2).