Section R6-13-153. Withdrawal of an Appeal

A.      An appellant may withdraw an appeal at any time prior to the time the hearing officer renders a decision.

1.        An appellant may withdraw an appeal verbally, either in person or by telephone. The Department may record the audio of the withdrawal.

2.        An appellant may withdraw an appeal by signing a writ- ten statement expressing the intent to withdraw. The Department shall make a withdrawal form available for this purpose.

B.       The Office of Appeals shall dismiss the appeal upon receipt of a withdrawal request signed by the appellant or the appellant’s representative, or upon receipt of a statement of withdrawal made on the record when the hearing officer has accepted the withdrawal.

Historical Note

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

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