- a) Hearings will be at a reasonable time, date and location designated in the notice of administrative hearing. The hearing may be moved to another location when the Department/other entity authorized to conduct hearings under this Subpart finds that exceptional circumstances make it desirable, in the interest of justice, to allow a change of venue. The parties may stipulate to the exceptional circumstances or one party may make such a showing to the Department/other entity. Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to, age, infirmity or inability to travel due to ill health. Mere inconvenience will not constitute grounds for change in venue.
- b) Any activities, including the hearing or any pre-hearing meetings, may be conducted from different locations by connecting the parties, the witnesses, and the ALJ by telephone, video or other acceptable electronic means.
(Source: Added at 42 Ill. Reg. 9226, effective July 1, 2018)