# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 02 — Contested-Case Hearings

### Chapter 02 — Prehearing Procedures

#### Regulation .04 Notice of Hearing.

*COMAR 16.02.02.04*

A. In General. The Secretary shall give all parties reasonable written notice of the hearing.

B. Contents. The hearing notice shall state:

  (1) The date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;

  (2) The right to:

    (a) Call witnesses;

    (b) Offer evidence, including rebuttal evidence;

    (c) Cross-examine any witness that another party or the Department calls; and

    (d) Present summation and argument;

  (3) The right, if applicable, to request subpoenas for witnesses and evidence, and the costs, if any, associated with such a request;

  (4) The right to request a copy of the hearing proceedings and the costs, if any, associated with such a request;

  (5) Any right or restrictions on representation;

  (6) That failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in an adverse action against that party; and

  (7) That the parties may agree to the evidence and waive their right to appear at the hearing.