OAR 461-025-0356: Dismissal for Failure to Appear

Except in an IPV case, a hearing request is dismissed by order when neither the party nor the party’s representative appears at the time and place specified for the hearing. The order is effective on the date scheduled for the hearing. The Department will cancel the dismissal order on request of the party on a showing that the party was unable to attend the hearing and unable to request a postponement for reasons beyond his or her control.