Okla. Admin. Code § 80:1-3-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 80:1-3-2 - Notice of hearing; pleadings

(a)Preparation and mailing. A Notice of Hearing shall be prepared by the Registrar and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Respondent at the mailing address provided by the complainant; it shall be accompanied by a copy of the complaint.

(b)Contents. The Notice of Hearing shall contain the following information:

(1) the time, place and nature of the hearing,

(2) a statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction for hearing,

(3) a statement of the matters to be considered, and

(4) a reference to the particular sections of the statutes and/or rules involved.

(c)Rescheduling. The hearing may be rescheduled or continued at the discretion of the Hearing Examiner.

(d)Time. Notice of the hearing shall be given by the Registrar by mailing the Notice not less than thirty (30) days in advance of the hearing date to all persons directly affected by such hearing.

(e)Emergency. If the Auditor determines that an emergency exists, then the time limits in this Section may be waived. The grounds for the emergency shall be stated in the notice.

(f)Answer. The Respondent shall file with the Registrar a verified answer to a Complaint containing all defenses to be asserted by the Respondent within twenty (20) days of the filing of the Complaint.

(g)Motions and pleadings. No motions or other pleadings are authorized. However, the Hearing Examiner may, in his discretion, require or authorize additional pleadings or motions.

Okla. Admin. Code § 80:1-3-2

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 2701, eff 7-13-92