Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 792.11008 - Rights of partiesRule 1008. A claimant or his or her authorized representative has the right to all the following:
(a) To examine the contents of his or her file and all documents and records to be used by the agency at the hearing at a reasonable time before the date of the hearing as well as during the hearing.(b) To present a case with the aid of an authorized representative. A local agency office or county agency office or a state agency division involved in a hearing has the right to be represented by legal counsel and other representatives, including the county director or division head, and staff or former staff members directly involved in the issue presented. The regional office staff shall be available to assist the claimant or authorized representative.(c) To be represented by legal counsel, or other person of choice, at the claimants expense.(d) To receive the assistance of interpreters.(e) To barrier-free access to the hearing site.(g) To establish all pertinent facts and circumstances.(h) To advance any relevant arguments without undue interference.(i) To question or refute any testimony or evidence, including the opportunity to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses.Mich. Admin. Code R. 792.11008
2015 MR 1, Eff. Jan. 15, 2015