1-007.03B Local Office Responsibilities

475 NAC 1-007.03B

Upon request, the local office must make available without charge the specific materials necessary for a household or its representative to determine whether a hearing should be requested or to prepare for a hearing. If the individual making the hearing request does not speak English and the local office employs bilingual staff or interpreters, the hearing procedures must be verbally explained in that language. The local office must advise households of any legal services available that may provide representation at the hearing.

The local office must make available clearly written rules of procedure to any interested person. The rules of procedure must include:

1. Time limits for a hearing request;

2. Advance notification requirements;

3. Timeliness standards;

4. Rights and responsibilities of persons requesting a hearing.