Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?:
Either
Are private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?:
Either
Is the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as an agency representative?:
Attorney
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations):
5 CFR 2422.31
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?:
Three
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?:
No
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?:
No
Who typically drafts final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?:
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?:
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?:
Yes
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?:
Yes (All Decisions)
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?:
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?:
No
Verified by Agency:
Not verified