41 IAC 1-2-4 Interacting with pro se parties

Sec. 4. Upon commencement of a proceeding, an administrative law judge must advise any unrepresented party of the following: (1) The prehearing, hearing, and posthearing processes. (2) The prohibition on ex parte communications. (3) The unrepresented party may be represented by counsel or a duly authorized representative consistent with IC 4-21.5-3-15. (4) The unrepresented party will be held to the same burden of proof and legal standards as a represented party.