LAC 67:III.319. Scheduling

A. The DCFS Appeals Unit will cause to be scheduled all fair hearings. The claimant, his authorized agent, and the department will be notified at least 10 days in advance of the time, place, and date of the hearing. Hearings will be scheduled during regular working hours and will normally be set in the department office, unless there are reasons for scheduling in another location. B. Any hearing which is required or permitted hereunder may be conducted utilizing remote telephonic communications if the record reflects that all parties have consented to conducting the hearing by use of such communications and that such procedure will not jeopardize the rights of any party to the hearing. A face-to-face hearing will be conducted if requested by the appellant.