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6. HEARINGS. A hearing authorized pursuant to this Chapter shall afford parties due <br /> process of law, including notice and opportunity for a hearing during which the respondent may <br /> be represented by counsel,present witnesses, and cross-examine opposing witnesses. <br /> A. Parties may request the hearing officer to issue subpoenas to direct the attendance and <br /> testimony of relevant witnesses and the production of relevant documents. <br /> B. Hearings shall be scheduled with reasonable promptness, provided that for hearings <br /> scheduled in all non-emergency situations, the respondent shall have no less than fifteen (15) <br /> days and no more than thirty (30) days after service of process to prepare for a hearing. If <br /> service is provided by mail, the 15-day period shall begin to run on the day that the notice is <br /> deposited in the mail. <br /> C. The formal and technical rules of evidence shall not apply in an adjudicatory hearing <br /> permitted under this Chapter. Evidence, including hearsay, may be admitted only if it is of a <br /> type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. <br /> D. All administrative adjudication hearings conducted pursuant to this Chapter shall be <br /> recorded. <br /> E. Hearings shall regularly take place at such place on such days and times as may be <br /> necessary and designated. <br /> F. Continuances will not be granted except where absolutely necessary to protect the <br /> rights of the parties. Lack of preparation shall not be grounds for a continuance. Continuances, <br /> if authorized, shall not exceed seven (7) days. <br /> G. If on the date set for hearing the respondent or his or her attorney fails to appear, the <br /> hearing officer may find the respondent in default and shall proceed. <br />