Other FieldsAgency Scheme: DOJXIDEA0011 ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREHearing Level: Basic StructureName of Hearing Office (local name): Office of the Deputy AdministratorName of Hearing Office (global name): Department of Justice: Office of the Deputy AdministratorSub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: Drug Enforcement AgencyHearing Officer #1 (Title): Special Agent in ChargeAre administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General InformationAre private parties permitted to have representation at hearings?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Who may serve as a private party representative?: EitherRegulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 21 CFR 1316.31-1316.34 PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing ProcedureIs discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: NoDoes the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: NoAre ex parte contacts prohibited?: NoAre parties provided notice of hearing?: Yes (All Types of Cases) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing ProcedureWhat types of hearings are permitted at the hearing-level stage?: Written (Document-Only) HearingIn-PersonHow is the type of hearing selected: By Private PartyHow many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: OneCan third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: NoAre hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: Discretion of Adjudication Officer(s) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing ProcedureWho typically drafts the decision at the hearing-level stage?: Adjudication OfficerWho has authority to issue final decisions?: Adjudication OfficerDo agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions?: NoIs judicial review available after issuance of a final decision?: No PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementDoes the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: NoAre final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: NoDo agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: No ADJUDICATORSInformation About Officer: Adjudication Officer TitleAre persons in this position subject to performance evaluation?Are persons in this position employed full-time as adjudication officers?If "No", briefly describe other duties:Are persons in this position subject to quality control measures or production goals? Special Agent in ChargeNoNoA Special Agent in Charge ("SAC") usually oversees a particular division or specialized office within the DEA. Many SACs oversee a regional division (e.g. Chicago Field Division) in which case he or she directs all enforcement and administrative activities for DEA operations in the designated region. Other SACs oversee a specialized office (e.g. Office of Training, Special Operations Division) in which case he or she directs all operations of that office.No ADR: General InformationIs ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: No ADR – Summary StatisticsFor Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics: CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary StatisticsSupplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type: Verified by Agency: Not verified
