Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-12-1012 - Hearing Decision; Time Limits; Form; Contents; Finality

A. No later than 90 days after the date the appellant files a request for appeal, the hearing officer shall render a written decision based solely on the evidence and testimony produced at the hearing and applicable federal and state law. The time limit is extended for any delay caused by the appellant.

B. The decision shall include:

1. Findings of facts pertinent to the issue;

2. Citations to the law and authority applicable to the case;

3. A statement of conclusions derived from the controlling facts and law, and the reasons for the conclusions; and

4. A statement of further appeal rights available to the appellant and the time period for exercising those rights.

C. The Office of Appeals shall mail or deliver a copy of the decision to each interested party or such party's attorney of record.

D. The hearing officer's decision is the final decision of the Department, unless a party files a timely request for reconsideration or further appeal.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-12-1012

Adopted effective November 9, 1995 (Supp. 95-4).