Summary


The rule is amended to require a party wishing to offer hearsay evidence at a hearing pursuant to the provisions of Section 443.151(4)(b)5.c., Florida Statutes, to deliver the evidence to the parties at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled hearing time. The rule amendment provides that when a hearing follows a weekend or holiday the 24 hour period does not include the weekend or holiday. The rule then provides that a party may waive the 24-hour period for review at the hearing and upon waiver the hearing officer may proceed to consider the evidence. The rule is also amended to direct a member of the public who wishes to listen to a telephone hearing to exercise that right by contacting the Office of Appeals in Tallahassee or the appeals office where the case is assigned.