N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 434.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 434.5 - Notice of the hearing

All hearings held pursuant to this Part will be scheduled by means of a written notice issued to the appellant and his or her representative, if known, by the department. The notice must include:

(a) the date, time and location of the hearing and a statement informing the appellant of his or her right to a change in the date and place of the hearing where necessary;

(b) a statement of the issues which will be decided at the hearing;

(c) a statement of the manner in which the hearing will be conducted;

(d) a statement of the right of the appellant to be represented by an attorney or other representative;

(e) a statement of the right of the appellant to present evidence on his or her behalf and to produce witnesses;

(f) a statement of the right of the appellant to cross-examine witnesses;

(g) a statement that a verbatim record of the hearing will be maintained;

(h) a statement of the method by which adjournments may be requested and granted; and

(i) a statement of the right of the appellant to review the documents maintained by the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 434.5