(a) Final order.

1. (1) The hearing officer will prepare and sign a final order based on:

   1. (A) Testimony of the parties;
   2. (B) Documents presented; and
   3. (C) Statements of party representatives.

2. (2) A copy of the final order will be mailed to the party appealing the adverse action with proof of delivery, i.e.:

   1. (A) Certified or registered mail;
   2. (B) Restricted delivery; or
   3. (C) Return receipt requested.
3. (3) A copy will also be provided to the representative of the initiating office. (b) Judicial appeals to the circuit court.
4. (1) If a party wishes to appeal the final order, he or she has thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the final order to file an appeal with the appropriate circuit court for a judicial review.
5. (2) In noncooperation cases, any appeal may be made to the appropriate state agency.