1. (1) In an adjudicative proceeding initiated by a notice of agency action, the presiding officer shall issue an order of default unless, within 30 days of the service of the notice, the respondent:

   1. (a) pays the entire amount in full; or
   2. (b) participates pursuant to Section R527-200-12.

2. (2) In an adjudicative proceeding initiated by a notice of agency action, the presiding officer shall schedule a hearing if the hearing is available pursuant to Section R527-200-9 and the office receives the respondent's written request:

   1. (a) within 30 days of service of notice of agency action; or
   2. (b) before the presiding officer issues an order.

3. (3) Within a reasonable time after the close of an informal adjudicative proceeding, the presiding officer shall issue a signed written order that states:

   1. (a) the decision;
   2. (b) the reason for the decision;
   3. (c) a notice of the right to request reconsideration and the right to petition for judicial review; and
   4. (d) the time limits for requesting reconsideration or filing a petition for judicial review.
4. (4) The presiding officer's order shall be based on the facts from the agency's case record and presented in evidence at any hearing or other adjudicative proceeding.
5. (5) A copy of the presiding officer's order shall be promptly mailed to each party.

KEY: administrative law, child support

Date of Last Change: January 5, 2026

Notice of Continuation: December 9, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-9-108; 26B-9-201; 26B-9-205; 26B-9-206; 26B-207; 63G-4; 81-9