If a party fails to appear at the date and time a hearing is scheduled, the party must file a written request to reopen the hearing to take the party's testimony and other evidence within ten days after the order dismissing the appeal or the decision. In the request, the party must explain why the party failed to appear for the hearing. The department may grant the request if good cause is shown.
S.D. Admin. R. 47:06:05:03.01
General Authority: SDCL 61-7-8.
Law Implemented: SDCL 61-7-8.