4.11 - Waiver of Right to Appear

(a) Generally

Parties may waive their right to appear before the ALJ or to present evidence or argument.

(b) Form of Waiver

A party wishing to waive the right to appear must do so in writing with the presiding ALJ (or with the CAHO, if an ALJ has not yet been assigned).

(c) Consequences of Waiver

If all parties properly waive their right to appear, the ALJ will not conduct an evidentiary hearing. Rather, the ALJ will base the final decision solely on the relevant written evidence submitted by the parties, together with any pleadings the parties submit with respect to the issues in the case.