If any party to whom notice has been given in accordance with Tre 207.03 fails to attend a hearing, the presiding officer shall declare that party to be in default and either:

1. (a) Dismiss the case, if the party with the burden of proof fails to appear; or
2. (b) Hear the testimony and receive the evidence offered by a party, if that party has the burden of proof in the case.

Source. #7589-A, eff 11-7-01; ss by #9575-A, eff 10-22-09