41 Ind. Admin. Code 1-2-4

Current through December 4, 2024
Section 41 IAC 1-2-4 - Interacting with pro se parties

Authority: IC 4-15-10.5-10; IC 4-15-10.5-11

Affected: IC 4-21.5-3-15

Sec. 4.

Upon commencement of a proceeding, an administrative law judge must advise any unrepresented party of the following:

(1) The prehearing, hearing, and posthearing processes.
(2) The prohibition on ex parte communications.
(3) The unrepresented party may be represented by counsel or a duly authorized representative consistent with IC 4-21.5-3-15.
(4) The unrepresented party will be held to the same burden of proof and legal standards as a represented party.

41 IAC 1-2-4

Office of Administrative Law Proceedings; 41 IAC1-2-4; filed 10/1/2020, 10:08 a.m.: 20201028-IR-041200290FRA