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Medical Indigency Hearings: Running an Appeal Hearing. June 11, 2019 Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney – Civil Division Dan Blocksom. WARNING. I’m not your attorney. Today’s presentation and materials are not intended as legal advice.
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Medical Indigency Hearings: Running an Appeal Hearing June 11, 2019 Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney – Civil Division Dan Blocksom
WARNING • I’m not your attorney. • Today’s presentation and materials are not intended as legal advice. • Today’s presentation and materials are not an exhaustive review of every possible situation. • CONSULT AN ATTORNEY for advice specific to your situation.
Today’s objectives • To know what pieces need to be part of your appeal hearing procedures. • To learn one way a hearing could be run. • To learn some handy hearing tips.
Due process clause . . . nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. . . - 14th Amendment
Implications of the due process clause • Notice • Hearing • Impartial tribunal • Confrontation and cross-examination • Discovery • Decision on the record
Hearing tips Compile and organize your evidence. Identify criteria at issue, ignore the rest. Prep with medical experts ahead of time. Take notes for questions to ask later. Make a checklist for what you want on the record.
Question checklist Content checklist Current job (income) Disabilities (income) Certifications, licenses, degrees Earning capacity if employed (income) Child support (expenses) Car payments (expenses) Are you indigent?