1. a) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) or other law, the State of Illinois will assume the administrative costs of the hearing process.
2. b) The State will not be responsible for costs incurred solely by any party, including, but not limited to, process service, legal fees, travel, witness costs, and room and board.
3. c) The Department will not be responsible for the cost of preparing and certifying the record (see Section 270.472(a)) for court review.

(Source: Added at 42 Ill. Reg. 9226, effective July 1, 2018)