ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

(a) The proposed client and contestant by right may: (1) have a public hearing unless the proposed client or contestant requests a closed hearing; (2) be present at the hearing; and (3) be represented at the hearing by a person of their choosing, including legal counsel. (b) The proposed client, contestant, and their respective representative by right may: (1) have reasonable access at a reasonable time before the hearing to any records concerning the proposed client relevant to the proposed action; (2) present oral or written testimony and evidence, including the results of an independent determination of an intellectual disability; and (3) examine witnesses. (c) The hearing shall be held: (1) as soon as possible, but not later than the 30th day after the date of the request; (2) in a convenient location; and (3) after reasonable notice. (d) Any interested person may appear and give oral or written testimony. (e) The executive commissioner by rule shall implement the hearing procedures.