Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-13-156

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R6-13-156 - Hearing Decision

A. No later than 60 days after the date the appellant files a request for hearing with the Department, the hearing officer shall render a decision based solely on the evidence and testimony produced at the hearing and the applicable law. The 60-day time limit is extended for any delay necessary to accommodate hearing continuances or extensions, or postponements requested by a party.

B. The hearing decision shall include:

1. Findings of fact concerning the issue on appeal,

2. Citations to the law and authority applicable to the issue on appeal,

3. A statement of the conclusions derived from the controlling facts and law and the reasons for the conclusions,

4. The name of the hearing officer,

5. The date of the decision, and

6. A statement of further appeal rights and the time period for exercising those rights.

C. The Office of Appeals shall mail, or otherwise transmit as provided by law, a copy of the decision to each party's representative or to the party if the party is unrepresented.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-13-156

New Section made by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1175, effective June 30, 2012 (Supp. 12-2).