Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 270 - Administrative Hearings, Office of
Sub-Agency 0001 - General Agency, Board or Commission Rules
Chapter 2 - CONTESTED CASE PROCEEDINGS
Section 2-9 - Appearances and Withdrawals

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 2-9

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) A party, whether it be an individual, corporation, partnership, governmental organization, or other entity may appear through an attorney or representative. An individual may represent himself/herself. An individual or entity seeking to intervene in a contested case under Rule 24 of the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure, which is set forth in its entirety in Appendix A, may appear through an attorney or representative prior to a ruling on the motion to intervene.

(b) Prior to withdrawing from a contested case, an attorney shall file a motion to withdraw. The motion for an attorney's withdrawal shall include a statement indicating the manner in which notification was given to the client and setting forth the client's last known address and telephone number. The hearing officer shall not grant the motion to withdraw unless the attorney has made reasonable efforts to give actual notice to the client that:

(i) the attorney wishes to withdraw;

(ii) the client has the burden of keeping the hearing officer informed of the address where notices, pleadings, or other papers may be served;

(iii) the client has the obligation to prepare, or to hire another attorney or representative to prepare, for the contested case and the dates of proceedings;

(iv) the client may suffer an adverse determination in the contested case if the client fails or refuses to meet these burdens;

(v) the pleadings and papers in the case shall be served upon the client at the client's last known address; and

(vi) the client has the right to object within 15 days of the date of notice.

(c) Prior to withdrawing from a contested case, a representative shall provide written notice of withdrawal to the hearing officer and the agency.

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