Md. Code Regs. 14.09.03.15

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 14.09.03.15 - Video Remote Hearings

A. Except as provided in COMAR 14.09.17, video remote hearings are available at the discretion of the Commission.

B. Consent Required. A party requesting a video remote hearing shall obtain consent of all parties. If there is no consent to a video remote hearing, the request may be denied.

C. Request for Video Hearing Form Required. A party wishing to request a video remote hearing shall file a request for video hearing form through CompHub.

D. Continuances. A party wishing to continue a video remote hearing shall file a continuance of hearing form which shall include a statement that all parties consent to the hearing being reset as a video remote hearing. If there is no consent to the hearing being reset as a video remote hearing, the hearing will be reset in the normal course as in-person.

E. Required Information. The request for video hearing form shall contain the following information:

(1) A statement that all parties consent to a video remote hearing;

(2) The name, email address, and telephone number of each party;

(3) The name, email address, and telephone number of each witness;

(4) Whether a language interpreter is required and for which languages; and

(5) A statement of the reasons for requesting a video remote hearing.

F. Exhibits. Parties shall file and exchange exhibits at least 3 business days prior to the video remote hearing in the same manner as provided in Regulation .09A of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 14.09.03.15

Regulations .15, Hearing Procedures adopted effective 41:4 Md. R. 304, eff.3/3/2014 ; amended effective 48:20 Md. R. 890, eff. 10/18/2021