Section R. 37.31 - Manner of hearingsRule 31.
(1) Hearings scheduled in accordance with R. 37.7 and R. 37.12 may be held in person or remotely, or both, at the discretion of the commission and in a manner as determined by the commission.(2) If a remote hearing is initially scheduled for a hearing pursuant to R 37.7, the claimant must be provided an opportunity to request an in-person hearing. A request for an in-person hearing must be made in writing to the commission within 7 days of the hearing notice.(3) If a remote hearing is initially scheduled for a hearing pursuant to R 37.12, a party may request an in-person hearing within 7 days of the hearing notice.(4) Requests for in-person hearings are considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only if both of the following requirements are met:(a) A reasonable, good cause showing of accessibility limitations, specific evidentiary issues, or other unique circumstance.(b) An agreement to comply with specific requirements for in-person hearings.Mich. Admin. Code R. 37.31
2023 MR 10, Eff. 5/16/2023