Section 9050.40  Petitioner's Presence at Oral Argument

a)         The Petitioner has a right to be present at any Oral Argument.

b)         The Petitioner shall be present for examination at the time set for Oral Argument if:

1)         the Petitioner desires to be present and requests examination by a Commissioner; or

2)         a Commissioner of the assigned panel requests the Petitioner to be present.  

c)         In the event that the Petitioner does not choose to be present and no Commissioner requests the presence of the Petitioner, the Respondent may request the Petitioner's presence, subject to the discretion of a Commissioner of the assigned panel. If that presence is ordered, the Respondent shall pay the Petitioner directly, or his or her attorney, if represented, in advance of the time fixed for Oral Argument:

1)         sufficient monies to defray the necessary expense of travel by the most convenient means to and from the place of examination; and

2)         reimbursement for any loss of wages caused because of loss of working time.

(Source:  Amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 15764, effective November 9, 2016)