R9-21-408. Further Appeal to Administrative Hearing

A. Any grievant or the client who is the subject of the grievance who is dissatisfied with the Director’s decision of the Administration may request a state fair hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. 1. Within 30 days of the date of the Director’s decision, the appealing party shall file with the Administration a notice requesting a state fair hearing. 2. Upon receipt of the notice, the Administration shall send a copy to the parties, and to the Office of Human Rights and the Independent Oversight Committee for clients who are in need of special assistance. B. The hearing shall be conducted consistent with A.R.S. § 41- 1092 et seq., and those portions of 9 A.A.C. 1 which are consistent with this Article. 1. The client shall have the right to be represented at the hearing by an individual chosen by the client at the client’s own expense, in accordance with Rule 31, Rules of the Supreme Court. If the client has not designated a representative to assist the client at the hearing and is in need of special assistance, the human rights committee, or the human rights advocate unless refused by the client, shall make all reasonable efforts to represent the client. 2. Any portion of the hearing may be closed to the public if the client requests or if the Administrative Law Judge determines that it is necessary to prevent an unwarranted invasion of the client’s privacy or that public disclosure would pose a substantial risk of harm to the client. 3. The Administration shall explain the Director’s decision to the client at the client’s request, together with the right to seek rehearing and judicial review.