WAC 388-526-0365 How does a party convert how a hearing is held or how the witnesses or parties appear? (Emergency rule effective 6/10/12.)

1.  If a party wants to convert the hearing or change how their witnesses or other parties appear, the party must contact the office of administrative hearings (OAH) to request the change.

2.  The administrative law judge (ALJ) may schedule a prehearing conference to determine if the request should be granted.

3.  If the ALJ grants the request, the ALJ reschedules the hearing or changes how the witness or party appears.

4.  If the ALJ denies the request, the ALJ must issue a written order that includes findings of fact supporting why the request was denied.