# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 02 — Contested-Case Hearings

### Chapter 04 — Hearing Procedures

#### Regulation .07 Waiver of Right to Appear.

*COMAR 16.02.04.07*

A. In General.

  (1) A party may waive the right to appear personally at the hearing.

  (2) A waiver may be made:

    (a) Orally to the Secretary; or

    (b) In writing and filed with the Secretary.

B. Withdrawal. A waiver may be withdrawn only by written notice received by the Secretary at least 5 days before the earlier of:

  (1) The scheduled hearing; or

  (2) The date that applicable law permits for the issuance of the Secretary's decision.

C. Not a Default. If a party has filed a waiver under this regulation, the failure of that party to appear personally or by representative may not result in a finding of default.