ARM 24.15.615. MEDIATION AND HEARING REQUESTS

(1) A party receiving an adverse decision may request a contested case hearing within 15 days from the date the decision is sent. (2) A request for a contested case hearing must include a statement whether the requesting party wishes to engage in mediation prior to the contested case hearing. If so, mediation will be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in ARM 24.16.4025. If mediation does not fully resolve the dispute, any unresolved issues will be resolved through contested case proceedings in accordance with Title 2, chapter 4, part 6, MCA.