A. Default: If at the time set for hearing the defendant, or his attorney or agent of record, fails to appear, and the hearing was not continued by the hearing officer pursuant to his or her authority under subsection 1-8-6E5 of this chapter, then the hearing officer may enter a finding of default within the findings, decision, and order and impose liability against the defendant.
B. Notice Of Default: A copy of the finding of default, which is a final determination, must be sent promptly to the defendant by first class mail, postage prepaid, and must apprise the defendant of the procedure for setting aside the finding of default and must also apprise the defendant of the availability to appeal the finding of default to the Lake County circuit court. (Ord. 2010-01-692, 1-18-2010)