DIRECTOR’S HEARING

The Director will provide a written decision within 30 days of the date of the hearing.  The decision will be sent to you via certified mail or, if an email address is provided, via email.

You, or any witness you may need, may request to appear by telephone or online. Please make this request at least 5 business days prior to the hearing date so that arrangements can be made, if approved by the Director.

You may submit any pertinent documentation as evidence and you will be afforded the opportunity to present your own witnesses and cross-examine any witnesses presented by the State.

You are not required to be represented by an attorney; however, you may retain one if you desire.

If you have a good reason for delay, you may request, in writing, that a hearing be rescheduled.  Please provide a telephone number and email address where you can be reached, you will be contacted and an alternative hearing date will be arranged, if your request is approved by the Director.

Director’s hearings are conducted at the ADG, 100 N. 15th Avenue, Suite 202, Phoenix, Arizona, 85007. The hearings begin promptly at the time stated in the Notice of Hearing. Individuals with matters on the hearing agenda will receive notice by certified mail at least 30 days prior to the hearing date.

One of three ways: 

  • Appeal: Within three (3) days of a ruling by the Board of Stewards, you may appeal that ruling to the Director. The appeal must be in writing, contain the grounds for appeal, and be signed by you or your attorney.
  • Referral: The Board of Stewards may refer matters ruled on, including license denials, to the Director. The Director has the authority to affirm, reverse or modify the Stewards’ rulings and to conduct hearings as deemed appropriate.
  • Sua Sponte: The Director, after preliminarily reviewing rulings by the Board of Stewards, may decide to hear a matter heard by the Stewards, even if not appealed or referred. The Director has the authority to affirm, reverse or modify the Stewards’ rulings and to conduct hearings as deemed appropriate.

Hearings are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act  A.R.S. § 41-1061 and the Arizona Administrative Code R19-2-123 and R19-2-322. View the statute and rules.