§ 18.21. Party appearance and participation.
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/us/cfr/t29/s§ 18.21·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)In general. A party may appear and participate in the proceeding in person or through a representative.
(b)Waiver of participation. By filing notice with the judge, a party may waive the right to participate in the hearing or the entire proceeding. When all parties waive the right to participate in the hearing, the judge may issue a decision and order based on the pleadings, evidence, and briefs.
(c)Failure to appear. When a party has not waived the right to participate in a hearing, conference or proceeding but fails to appear at a scheduled hearing or conference, the judge may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, dismiss the proceeding or enter a decision and order without further proceedings if the party fails to establish good cause for its failure to appear.