Section 17-2a-5 - Disposal of request for hearingA request for a fair hearing may be disposed of only by one of the following definitive actions:
(1) Withdrawal of the request by the person who made it. This action shall be voluntary and may be made at any time prior to the hearing by a written statement of withdrawal, addressed to the welfare commissioner. The withdrawal shall be acknowledged in writing by the hearing officer.(2) Dismissal of the request by the hearing officer. This action shall be taken if:(A) The appellant fails to appear at the designated time and place, and if, within a reasonable time thereafter, it is determined that he wishes no further action taken on his request for a fair hearing; or(B) the point at issue is revolved prior to the fair hearing and the request is not voluntarily withdrawn by the appellant. A written notice of dismissal shall be sent by the hearing officer to the person who requested the fair hearing.(3) Decision by the hearing officer following a fair hearing. A request for a fair hearing shall be disposed of not later than sixty days from the date of receipt. If the fair hearing is postponed at the request of the applicant or beneficiary, or if it is continued in order to obtain additional information, an extension of not more than thirty days may be allowed for making final disposition of the request.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17-2a-5