Section 460IAC2-3-17. Grievances; hearing procedure

   (a) The complainant has the right to be represented by legal counsel or any other advocate of his or her choice during the hearing.

  (b) Any party may present any affidavits, documents, or other written evidence during the hearing.

  (c) Any party may present witnesses to give testimony as to any relevant aspect of the charge or defense asserted.

  (d) The grievance hearing shall meet at a location most convenient to all parties involved.

  (e) The DHHS director shall give all parties notice of the scheduled hearing date, time, and location at least two (2) weeks in advance.

  (f) The complainant and the respondent shall bear their own costs and expenses in connection with the grievance process. (Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 2-3-17; filed Jul 21, 2000, 10:01 a.m.: 23 IR 3088; readopted filed Nov 21, 2006, 10:59 a.m.: 20061213-IR-460060410RFA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2008, 3:24 p.m.: 20081015-IR-460080616RFA; readopted filed Aug 11, 2014, 11:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-460140241RFA; filed Mar 23, 2016, 1:39 p.m.: 20160420-IR-460150253FRA)