Authority: IC 4-15-10.5-11; IC 4-21.5-3-35

Affected: IC 4-21.5

Sec. 8. (a) Whenever practicable, prehearing conferences and evidentiary hearings must be held at a place most convenient to all parties as determined by the administrative law judge, unless otherwise required by law. Hearings may be held:

(1) virtually, with or without video;

(2) telephonically; or

(3) in person.

(b) Failure to timely respond to an order requiring or allowing the parties to suggest a particular format or location for a prehearing conference or hearing may constitute a waiver of venue.

(Office of Administrative Law Proceedings; 41 IAC 2-2-8; filed Mar 16, 2026, 12:01 p.m.: 20260415-IR-041250378FRA)