The hearing examiner may hold a hearing by telephone conference or by electronic or digital means.

For telephonic, electronic, or digital hearings, other than hearings for suspected intentional program violations, all parties must submit their proposed exhibits to the hearing examiner and to the other parties involved at least five calendar days before the hearing date.

For a suspected intentional program violation hearing, each party must submit the party's proposed exhibits to the hearing examiner at least five calendar days before the hearing date. If requested by the individual or the individual's representative, the Department of Social Services must provide an electronic or physical copy of the proposed exhibits to the individual within five calendar days.

Source: 17 SDR 50, effective October 7, 1990; 23 SDR 192, effective May 22, 1997; 35 SDR 166, effective December 24, 2008 ; 52 SDR 33, effective September 29, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 28-1-24.1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-24.1 .

Prior versions effective: 2008-12-24.