048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-10

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 4-10 - Failure to Appear

If a contestant fails to appear at the place, date, and time specified in a notice, the hearing officer may, within his discretion:

(a) Continue the hearing to a later date and provide proper notice as prescribed in these rules; or

(b) Proceed to conduct the hearing without the contestant and dispose of the contested case as provided, unless prohibited by Federal or State statute; or

(c) Deny or dismiss a hearing if:

• (i) The contestant withdraws the request in writing; or

• (ii) The contestant fails to appear at a scheduled hearing without good cause.
  • (A) Good cause shall be determined by considering circumstances which are beyond the contestant's control, such as illness, illness of another household member requiring the presence of the contestant, a household emergency or other such circumstances that the hearing officer determines were beyond the contestant's control.

048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-10