A party subject to an order issued by the court or hearing authority under this chapter has the following rights, as described in the court's or hearing authority's order under section 4 of this chapter:

1. (1) The right to present evidence or objections on the issue of abandonment to the court or hearing authority:

   1. (A) in writing before the appearance date specified in the court's or hearing authority's order under section 4(1) of this chapter; or

   2. (B) in writing or by oral testimony on the date and at the time specified in the court's or hearing authority's order under section 4(1) of this chapter;

      in the manner specified by the court or hearing authority.

2. (2) The right to be represented by an attorney when appearing before the court or hearing authority.

As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.50.