Other FieldsAgency Scheme: USPSJOAJ0001 ADJUDICATION STRUCTUREHearing Level: Basic StructureName of Hearing Office (local name): Office of the Administrative Law JudgeName of Hearing Office (global name): United States Postal Service: Office of the Administrative Law JudgeSub-Agency/Bureau/Division:: Judicial Officer DepartmentHearing Officer #1 (Title): Administrative Law Judge Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at the hearing-level stage?: Yes (All Types of Cases) Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: These are APA cases heard by an ALJ and appealable to the Judicial Officer. See 39 CFR Parts 952, 953, 954, 958, 959, 962 and 964. 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?: AttorneyIs the agency permitted to have representation at hearings?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Who may serve as an agency representative?: AttorneyRegulations/rules of practice for hearings (please include CFR citations): 39 CFR Parts 952, 953, 954, 958, 959, 962 and 964. PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Pre-Hearing ProcedureIs discovery permitted by either party at the hearing-level stage?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Briefly describe the scope and type(s) of discovery available (e.g., depositions, interrogatories, etc.): ALJ determines based on requests of the parties.Does the hearing officer have subpoena authority?: Yes (Some Types of Cases)Are ex parte contacts prohibited?: Yes (All Types of Cases)Are 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-PersonVideoPhoneHow is the type of hearing selected: Depends on Nature of Case/ClaimPlease describe: Determined by the judge.How many hearing officers preside at each hearing?: OneIs witness testimony permitted at hearings?: YesCan parties cross-examine witnesses?: YesCan third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: NoAre hearings recorded and/or transcribed?: YesN/A (Document-Only Hearings)Are hearings open to the public?: Yes (Hearings Always Open/All Types of Cases) 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?: Yes (All Types of Cases) PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case ManagementHow are claims/cases processed at the hearing-level stage?: OtherDoes the agency permit web-based electronic filing of hearing-related briefs or other documents?: YesAre final decisions published and/or posted on the agency website?: Yes (All Decisions)If "Yes (Some Decisions)," how does the agency determine which final decisions to publish/post? Please briefly describe: Electronic filing expected to begin in 2015. Decisions can be found here: http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/judicial/admin-decisions/welcome.htm Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record at the hearing-level stage?: Yes (Some Types of Cases)Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record at the hearing-level stage (subject to applicable exce: No ADJUDICATORSTotal # of Hearing Officers: 1Information About Officer: Adjudication Officer TitleJob SeriesPay PlanPay RangeAre persons in this position subject to performance evaluation?Are persons in this position employed full-time as adjudication officers?Are persons in this position subject to quality control measures or production goals? Administrative Law Judge 0935-Administrative Law JudgeAL01-03NoYesNo ADR: General InformationIs ADR available at one or more points during the hearing process?: YesIf "Yes," when is ADR available?: Pre-HearingIs ADR a mandatory or voluntary process?: VoluntaryWhat type(s) of ADR are available?: MediationWho conducts the ADR?: Non-Presiding Adjudicator ADR – Summary StatisticsFor Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics: CASELOAD STATISTICS - Supplementary StatisticsDoes your agency maintain annual caseload statistics for this hearing office by case type (e.g., discrimination complaint, licen: NoSupplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type: Verified by Agency: Verified
